In an online symposium for World Kidney Cancer Day (15 June 2023), Dr Mahdi Sheikh, a scientist in the Genomic Epidemiology Branch of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), will lead a panel of patients, carers, and experts from around the world in a discussion about maintaining quality of life when living with kidney cancer.<\/p>\r\n
The discussion topics will include talking with family and friends, joining a patient support group, lifestyle modifications such as quitting smoking, maintaining physical activity, and healthy nutrition, which affect the physical and mental well-being of people living with kidney cancer.<\/p>\r\n
The panel discussion is organized by the International Kidney Cancer Coalition, an independent international network of patient organizations that either focus exclusively on or include a specific focus on kidney cancer. The symposium will take place from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm CEST on Thursday 15 June 2023. Registration is free of charge.<\/p>\r\n
People who are not able to attend are nonetheless invited to register if they have questions for the panellists. A recording of the event will be made available.<\/p>\r\n
Each year, more than 430\u00a0000 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer and almost 180\u00a0000 people die from the disease worldwide. Tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for developing kidney cancer. There is strong evidence that quitting smoking can decrease the risk of developing kidney cancer. Dr Sheikh led a recent study on the benefits of quitting smoking after a diagnosis of kidney cancer. The study showed that quitting smoking after being diagnosed with kidney cancer significantly improved survival and reduced the risk of death and disease progression by 50%.<\/p>\r\n
Register to attend the symposium or submit a question<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n