Kidney Cancer
Kidney Directions
Site sponsored by Baxter Healthcare discusses end stage renal disease, acute kidney failure, and chronic kidney failure. www.kidneydirections.com
Kidney Stones in Adults
Overview pamphlet including clear illustrations, causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment options from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. www.niddk.nih.gov
National Kidney Foundation
Targets kidney problems with special focus on dialysis, organ donation and transplantation. www.kidneynynj.org
Kidney Channel
General kidney information, disease treatment and prevention. Covers related topics of diabetes, hypertension and nutrition. www.medbroadcast.com
Memorial Medical Center
This acute-care hospital with 562 licensed beds offers inpatient and outpatient medical services including: Regional Cancer Center, Regional Burn Center, Heart Center, Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Regional Kidney Center, Center for Neuromuscular Sciences, Orthopaedic Institute, SportsCare of Illinois, Memorial Home Care, Visiting Nurse Association, and the Physician Network. www.mhsil.com
Renalworld
Allows patient, professionals and the public access to the worldwide kidney resources on the Web. Links. Animated GIFS, preESRD education, Fadem's Kidney Guide. www.renalworld.com
National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area
Information about the organization's patient and public education programs, special events and Kidney Cars Donation Program, along with general kidney disease and organ donation information. www.kidneywdc.org
Cromwell Hospital
London hospital provides private healthcare facilities for UK and overseas patients. Include cancer treatment, liver disease and transplant, pancreas and kidney transplant, neurosurgery, heart surgery, and IVF. www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk
Atlas Chromosome in Cancer
Concise and updated reviews on genes, cytogenetic and clinical entities in cancer, and on cancer-prone diseases; it is also a portal towards databases devoted to genomics and cancer. www.infobiogen.fr
Mantu Gupta, M.D.
Specializes in minimally invasive urology, especially the treatment of kidney stones, uretero-pelvic junction obstruction, and urinary tract obstruction from cancer or BPH. www.mantuguptamd.com
Riverside Urology
Specializes in the treatment of prostate disease and prostate cancer bladder cancer, urinary incontinence, male impotence and kidney stone disease. Located in Columbus, Ohio. www.2rui.com
ACOR.org: Kidney Cancer
Email format discussion group. listserv.acor.org
What You Need to Know about Kidney Cancer
Online booklet from the U.S. National Cancer Institute aimed at patients and caregivers. www.cancer.gov
California Kidney Cancer Foundation
Founded to make new therapies for the condition available in northern California. www.ckcc.org
Kidney Failure and Kidney Disease
The National Kidney Foundation of Oregon and Washington provides information, programs and services to kidney patients. www.kidneywa.org
Kidney and Urology Foundation of America
Organization dedicated to helping people avoid the debilitating effects of kidney and urologic diseases. www.kidneyurology.org
Health Screening Registry
Disease prevention site aimed at preventing advanced malignancies(breast cancer, colorectal cancer and cervical cancer), complications of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (heart disease, kidney disease and stroke) and immunizable infectious disease (pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza and tetanus). www.healthscreeningregistry.com
The National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee
Information about services, fundraising activities, kidney disease, organ donation and other topics. www.kidneyetn.org
Kidney Bean Soup
Vegetarian recipe using dry kidney beans, onions, butter, and milk. www.therecipebox.com
Helpline for Kidney Diseases
A free site for patient education and guidance regarding ailments of kidney, prostate, and urinary disorders. Online self diagnosis or submission of the problem to multiple experts who can reply by e-mail. www.geocities.com
American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation. Full text version available online with subscription. www2.ajkd.org
National Kidney Foundation of Singapore
A non-profit organisation for Singaporeans who suffer from kidney failure. Provides medical care and patient support for kidney patients, and increases public awareness and understanding of kidney disease. www.nkfs.org
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Urologic Oncology
Describes clinical services, research studies, and fellowships for this department, which treats genitourinary cancer including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. Located in Houston. www.mdanderson.org
National Kidney Cancer Association
Membership organization for patients, families and health professionals. https://kidneycancerassociation.org/default1.html
Cancer Increasing Your Odds for Survival
Provides vital cancer information, latest cancer research and alternative cancer treatment. Books and videos. www.cancersurvival.com
Kidneywise Community
A community site for patients with kidney disease or kidney failure. Answers basics kidney function questions and covers kidney treatment and care. www.kidneywise.com
Canine Kidney Stones and Allergic Dermatitis
About Amie, who had experimental lithotripsy for canine kidney stones and is allergic to dog foods. Describes finding a health-giving diet, dealing with kidney ailments, training a sick dog, working and with vets. Input from others is encouraged. www.macatawa.org
National Anemia Action Council
Offers research information about anemia associated with end stage renal disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease and diabetes. www.anemia.org
A New Kidney for Andi
Journal of a donation of a kidney to site author's daughter. www.stacywest.com
Central Florida Urology Associates
Providing surgical and non-surgical treatment of prostate disease, kidney and bladder cancer, and vasectomy. Patient information, services, and locations. www.centralfloridaurology.com
Kenneth Henley's Report
Personal experience of a UK patient whose kidney cancer was removed by cryosurgery. Aimed at increasing awareness and alleviating fears. www.kenley.me.uk
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Information about major teaching hospital, internationally regarded for many specialist services including cancer, neurosciences, HIV and liver, kidney and bone marrow transplantation. www.royalfree.nhs.uk
National Kidney Foundation-Making Lives Better
Information for organ donors and recipients, for patients and professionals, meetings and events and support. An A-Z guide for kidney disease and related conditions. www.kidney.org
Kidney Stone Photographs
Pictures of kidney stones and their chemical compositions. www.herringlab.com
Health Would You Give a Stranger Your Kidney The Ethics of Unknown Kidney Donors
[CNN] www.cnn.com
Link Between Diets and Diseases
Article discusses link between diets and diseases including cancer, heart diseases, and kidney problems. www.tupbiosystems.com
National Kidney Cancer Association
Headquarters for this membership organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals. Includes programs and services, research, education symposium, and contacts. www.nkca.org
Kidney Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial
Information about the use of Oncophage, an experimental vaccine treatment for this condition by the pharmaceutical firm, Antigenics. www.kidneycancervaccine.com
Tayside Kidney Patients Association
Charity ran by kidney patients, their families and carers. Provides support and information for kidney patients, their families and all who care for them. www.tkpa.org.uk
Urology Department, SGH
Site contains information on urinary malignancies like kidney cancer and bladder cancer; also covers topics like impotence and urinary stones. www.sghhealth4u.com.sg
National Kidney Foundation of Ohio
Helps prevent kidney diseases, improve the health of individuals affected and make available organs for transplantation. www.nkfofohio.org
Sibling blood cells help kidney-cancer patients to survive, researchers report
[CNN] www.cnn.com
Cancer Salves
Alternative cancer treatments such as cancer salves, cancer diets, bloodroot, black salve and Essiac tea are expertly described as skin cancer, melanoma, and breast cancer alternative treatments. www.cancersalves.com
UrologyChannel: Kidney Cancer
Gives summary information on an number of topics including risk factors, diagnosis, staging and treatment. www.urologychannel.com
National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York
Provides patient services, education, and research to eradicate kidney and urinary tract diseases. www.kidneynyup.org
TheCancer.info: Kidney Cancer,
Gives overview information. www.thecancer.info
Kidney Cancer Trials
In-depth information on select renal cell cancer clinical trials including literature references, patient stories and evaluations. kidneycancertrials.org
Associated Urologists: Kidney Cancer
Provides overview information in an illustrated FAQ format. www.associatedurologists.com
Steve Dunn's Kidney Cancer Page
Comprehensive information from a survivor especially oriented to treatment options, with links to discussion groups. cancerguide.org
National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina
Health agency dedicated to the detection, prevention and treatment of diseases of the kidney and urinary tract. www.nkfnc.org
Scott A. Horner, M.D.
Specializing in bladder cancer, incontinence, kidney cancer, kidney stones, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and vasectomy, located in Reading. Information on physician, services, patient resources, and contacts. www.scotthornermd.com
Galil Medical
Provides medical equipment for prostate and kidney cancer treatment such as cryosurgery and cryoablation and minimally invasive procedures. Also equipment for thoracic pain relief through cryogenic treatment. Included a large section for patients. Sites in Israel and in Woburn, Massachusetts. www.galilmedical.com
Grand Strand Urology
Urology practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the urinary and male reproductive systems. The cancer center also offers advanced therapies for prostate, bladder or kidney cancer. grandstrandurology.com
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