Founded in 1990 by Eugene P. Shonfeld, Ph.D., the Kidney Cancer Assoc. (KCA) is a nonprofit organization focused on uniting patients, family members, researchers, and physicians in an effort to eradicate kidney cancer. It works on research projects with other groups such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and the American Urological Association (AUA), among other institutions.

Ratings

The Independent Charities of America lists the Kidney Cancer Assoc. as one of America's best charitable organizations.

According to the Better Business Bureau, the Kidney Cancer Assoc. "meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

External links

• Kidney Cancer Association
• Better Business Bureau
• Independent Charities of America
• National Cancer Institute
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Urological Association

References

Retrieved on 2008-01-07