Wilms Cancer Foundation
Defeating Childhood Kidney Cancer
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Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma) in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Survival, Relapse, Long-term Effects & Childhood Kidney Cancer Support
The international Wilms tumor charity website of the Wilms Cancer foundation providing the world's most comprehensive free resources dedicated to Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma) and childhood kidney cancer, featuring evidence-based information on symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, relapse, survivorship, long-term effects, clinical trials, patient support, nutrition, and family resources for children, parents, caregivers, survivors, healthcare professionals, and childhood cancer communities worldwide.
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.
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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Access to Resources
The Wilms Cancer Foundation (WCF) is a charitable organization supporting children, families, and healthcare professionals affected by the childhood kidney cancer nephroblastoma also known as 'Wilms tumor' 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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Other Resources
Educational Literature
Educational literature on Wilms Tumor...
Awareness Campaigns
The latest Wilms tumor marketing and advertising campaigns...
Patient Groups (for Children)
WCF's patient outreach program: Wilms Warriors™...
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Parents & Caregivers Groups
WCF's parent & caregiver discussion group: Wilms Support Network™...
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Wilms tumor Video Library
Patient & parent interviews, surgical procedures: Wilms Video Library™...
World Health Organization (WHO)
Learn more about the partnership between the Wilms Cancer Foundation (WCF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and their shared commitment to improve outcomes for children affected by Wilms tumor worldwide. Through collaboration in areas such as awareness, education, advocacy, early diagnosis, and healthcare engagement, the partnership supports global efforts to reduce disparities in childhood cancer care while strengthening knowledge, resources, and support services for children, families, survivors, and healthcare providers tackling Wilms tumor around the world.
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