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We listen to people affected by kidney cancer and work together to improve cancer care and access to life extending drugs. Together we can make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. 

Hello and welcome to our first newsletter of 2015. 

2015 will be an important year for the Fund as we look for more ways to help and support those affected by kidney cancer in as many ways as possible.
 
Through your generous and continued support, we aim to step up our commitment in the fight against kidney cancer by funding research in a more hands on way. We want to fund research assistants to work within the UK’s top research teams to find new, effective ways of treatment and an eventual cure for kidney cancer.
 
We will help at the very frontline of the battle by introducing a new training programme to GP’s and doctors. This approved online training course will allow a better understanding of kidney cancer and it’s symptoms.
 
The core of our mission is to raise awareness of kidney cancer and early diagnosis through campaigning. We have to see an increase in the amount of kidney cancer cases diagnosed in early stages. It is a proven fact, this is a lifesaver when caught early enough.
 
Within our own fund raising events we have our May Ball on Friday 15th May, all the details are below. We have a very large event  happening across late spring and early summer – more details soon – and of course we have our annual event, Britain’s Biggest Curry Party in October.
 
I know lots of you will be running 10k’s, half and full marathons, cycling, swimming, climbing and other events to help support us. I would like to personally thank you and wish you all the best in your training and endeavours. Lots of ideas to hold your own fund raising event can be found on our website here
 
Last but not least, trying to live a fit and healthy life is essential but please, never be complacent, kidney cancer shows no respect. Never think that a little pain in your side may go away or the blood in your pee that went away after a couple of days means you’re okay. See your GP without fail.
 
My very best wishes
 
Nick Turkentine


CEO, James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer

Cancer Drug Fund's decision to delist Afinitor (everolimus)

We added our voice to call for an overhaul of the delisting process of essential cancer drugs by Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) as they announced Afinitor (everolimus) had met such a fate.

Every year in the UK, over 10,000 people learn they have kidney cancer. It is now the eighth most common cancer in the UK and accounts for 3% of all new diagnoses of cancer; it is the seventh most common type of cancer among men and tenth among women.

Whilst one of the keys to surviving kidney cancer is early diagnosis, the life-extending drugs offer the opportunity within that period for the exploration of other routes of treatments, such as new methods of surgery and joining clinical trials. Patients given a three-month survival time can live past a year.

Nick Turkentine, the charity's CEO said “We respect that the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) are in a difficult position but we, along with most of the medical professionals, believe the whole appraisal process is fatally flawed and needs to be re-evaluated. There are no clear reasons why some drugs have been dropped from the list while other less effective treatments remain funded”.

Together with other cancer charities, we are uniting behind the common goal of effective and efficient commissioning of cancer drugs and will be working closely with NHS England, the Department of Health, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) over the coming months to develop a better process for commissioning cancer drugs.

In a letter to the Telegraph newspaper, we expressed our concerns and as the number of people living with cancer is predicted to reach a record level this year in Britain,  we will strive to lobby and educate the decision makers where necessary. 
 

The importance of spreading the word about kidney cancer

Help our charity by spreading the word and raising awareness of kidney cancer. You could become a volunteer, start a patient group, share your cancer story, raise the profile of some of our events or organise your own.
No matter what you decide to do, even a small monthly donation of £2 can help us support patients and carers, invest in training and research and make a real difference to the lives of all those affected with kidney cancer.
 
 

Save the Date!

We are delighted to announce our Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 15th May at the RAC Club in London. This year, join us and our host and founder, James Whale, for a champagne reception, followed by dinner and a live auction featuring an array of wonderful and exciting prizes!

For further information and to book your tickets please contact us here



Obesity as a significant risk factor for kidney cancer 

The incidence of kidney cancer has been steadily increasing in the UK, mainly attributed to lifestyle factors, such as obesity and smoking.
Kidney cancer is now the eighth most common cancer in the UK and accounts for 3% of all new diagnoses of cancer; it is the seventh most common type of cancer among men and tenth amongst women.
The figures published by Cancer Research show that being overweight or obese causes around a quarter of kidney cancers (25% in men and 22% in women). 
A balanced diet high in fibre, fruit and vegetables and low in red and processed meat and salt can help to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating well, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight can lower the risk of developing kidney cancer.
 

Healthy eating and maintaining a good weight - Guest Blogger

Lisanne Vos, IFBB Bikini Fitness Athlete, is passionate about healthy living, clean nutrition and fitness. Her kidney cancer diagnosis inspired her to start blogging documenting her story as well as providing advice on fitness, nutrition, healthy and happy living, during and after cancer.
Read how her cancer diagnosis motivated her to change her eating choices.

"Now, yes I have just been diagnosed with having this and I do wonder where it has come from. Have my food choices in the past helped create this uninvited visitor and unwanted cells? "
 
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