Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Over the next few weeks, we'll be focusing on kidney cancer symptoms, and highlighting how it affects children and young people.

What is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month?

Kidney Cancer Awareness Month highlights risk factors, promotes early detection, and aims to support those affected by the disease.

When is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month in the UK?

Kidney Cancer Awareness Month falls in March every year.

What is kidney cancer and how does it affect children?

The kidneys sit on either side of the spine and filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, producing urine that leaves the body. Kidney cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably. In children, the most common type is Wilms tumour, which affects around 90 children in the UK each year, usually under the age of seven. Kidney cancer symptoms may include a painless tummy lump or swelling, tummy pain, blood in the urine, fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, or high blood pressure. 

Read more about Wilms tumour in children and kidney cancer stages here.

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Wilms tumour in children

Wilms tumours are the most common type of kidney (renal) cancer in children. About 90 children in the UK are diagnosed with a Wilms tumour each year. It most often affects children under the age of seven.

How CCLG supports those affected by kidney cancer

As the leading charity for children's cancers, we collaborate with a network of professional members who work together in treatment, care and research to help children and young people affected by the disease. We fund and support innovative research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to constantly drive forward improvements in childhood cancer, including kidney cancer.

Real life stories and how to get involved

Oliver's story

Oliver was diagnosed with Wilms tumour when he was one year old. His mum, Ceri-Anne, shares his story.

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Wilf's story

Wilf was diagnosed with stage 4 Wilms tumour when he was just six years old. We hear about his symptoms and treatment from his mum Tori.