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Wilms Tumor

Wilms tumor is a rare type of childhood kidney cancer that primarily affects infants, toddlers, and young children, most commonly before the age of five. Also known as nephroblastoma, Wilms tumor develops when immature kidney cells grow abnormally and form a tumor within one or both kidneys.

 

It is the most common type of kidney cancer in children and the 4th most common childhood cancer overall.​

​The tumour grows on the kidney with the most common symptom being a sudden swollen stomach. Eventually the tumor becomes much bigger than the kidney itself and both usually require removal. Later stage Wilms can spread to other parts of the body including the lungs, liver and bones.

Wilms is the #1 Childhood Kidney Cancer 

& 4   most common Childhood Cancer overall

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The Wilms Cancer Foundation (WCF) is a charitable organization supporting children, families, and healthcare professionals affected by Wilms Tumoralso known as nephroblastoma.​ An official partner of the World Health Organization and the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, the foundation works globally to advance awareness, education, advocacy, and support while providing trusted information on Wilms tumor symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, relapse, survivorship, and long-term care.​ Visitors can explore the foundation’s flagship educational resource, the “Complete Guide to Wilms Tumor,” a comprehensive information hub designed to help families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better understand every stage of the childhood cancer journey.

The foundation relies on charitable donations to continue providing free support, education, and awareness services for families and healthcare teams worldwide. Please donate.

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Parents & Caregivers Groups

WCF's parent & caregiver discussion group: Wilms Support Network™...

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Wilms Support Network for discussion, resources and support for parents with children diagnosed with Wilms tumor

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Patient & parent interviews, surgical procedures: Wilms Video Library™...

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Help improve outcomes for children with Wilms tumor​. Support awareness, caregiver education, treatment access, and global childhood cancer advocacy.​ For more information, guidance, and support resources please review our website or contact us directly.

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William would like to personally thank the following organizations for their previous and current support:

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