I am a retired physcian who has been battling kidney cancer for 7 years. I have had stage 4 (metastatic disease) since 2003. I am now medical director of Action to Cure Kidney Cancer (www.ackc.org). Our goal is to increase federal funding for kidney cancer research, to help patinets navigate the confusing world of cancer care, and to raise funds privately for direct grants to scientists  doing innovative work that will lead to better treatment and ultimately a cure for kidney cancer. I... Full Bio