Recognizing Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout March, set aside some time to research kidney cancer, the warning signs and preventive measures that can be taken to avoid the development of kidney cancer. Help spread awareness by sharing that information with friends and family. As always, be sure to use credible sources within your research. You might also consider speaking with your family doctor to learn more about what can be done to prevent this type of cancer. This is especially important if you have a family history of this disease.

You can support kidney cancer patients and survivors by offering to cook meals, lending a compassionate ear, writing cards or letters, running errands or doing anything that you think might be helpful to them during their treatment, recovery and/or remission.

While this may be a close friend or family member, it could also be a coworker or neighbor. You might even consider reaching out to those in a related support group. Human connection helps strengthen our communities. 

Wearing orange during March is a simple way to show your support and help spread kidney cancer awareness. You might also consider posting a photo of yourself and your friends wearing orange on social media with information about Kidney Cancer Awareness Month to encourage others to help spread the word.

Support causes that raise money for kidney cancer research and organizations, like St. Jude, that treat patients diagnosed with this disease by donating your time and skills through volunteer work. Volunteer work allows you to make a positive impact on those going through difficult times and helps you build community with those around you.

You can make a direct impact on those with kidney cancer by supporting organizations that research and treat this type of cancer, like St. Jude. Donations to St. Jude help us continue our lifesaving mission.