- Make an appointment to visit your local elected representatives and introduce yourself (i.e. on constituency days – Fridays).
- Invite local politicians to community events you may be involved in around your issues.
- Communicate with them constantly about what you are doing.
- Offer to support them in their work by building opportunities for them to get their messages out to constituents (i.e. by hosting a town hall meeting on access to medications).
- Offer to provide them with information or other resources that may be of assistance.
- Ask your local representatives to provide you with introductions to others in government.
- Go to local events where you know policy influencers will be in attendance.
This resource explains the types of kidney masses, the risk factors associated with kidney cancer, how kidney cancer is staged, and the surgical treatment options for kidney masses (malignant or benign). We kindly ask that you review this document and then complete the questionnaire at the end by using the QR code provided. If a paper copy of the questionnaire is needed, please let your care provider know.

























































