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Kidney cancer patient stories

Stories from kidney cancer patients

Helping more people survive cancer is the aim of everything we do. Read stories from people who have been affected by kidney cancer, and how research has made a difference to them.

Patients' stories

Kidney cancer patient Nilesh.

Taking part in a clinical trial

Nilesh from Luton was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2011. He took part in a clinical trial which monitors kidney cancer patients after surgery. “I feel really good that I took part in a clinical trial, not because I was able to help myself, but because I helped research. Without research like that, people like me wouldn't be sitting here now.

Watch Nilesh talk about his experience

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Current research

From studying the biology of kidney cancer cells in the lab to leading clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments, our researchers are working hard to ensure more people survive kidney cancer.

Find out more about our current research

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Past research

Thanks to research, we've helped change the outlook for people with kidney cancer.

Find out more about past research

Explore our timeline of research into kidney cancer

Further information

Want to find more information about our research or kidney cancer?

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More about the symptoms and treatments for kidney cancer