Welcome to this site.

 

In January 2023 I was diagnosed with kidney cancer (ccRCC, Stage 3, Grade 3).  My wife and three boys have been great support and encouragement as I have ridden this roller coaster ride with white knuckles on a few unexpected turns.  I found that reaching out to online kidney cancer and chronic kidney disease (CKD) support groups helped me through the first two years of this journey.

 

After sharing my experience and listening to those of others on a few social media sites, it inspired me to create a community that places an emphasis on trusted resources to complement patient experiences.  I am a firm believer that your physician should not care more about your medical needs than you do.  As a person who is logical to a fault, I need data from reputable medical centers and trusted resources to provide education and understanding of kidney disease.  One of the primary goals of this site is a search for the best resources to help patients discuss their healthcare options with their physicians and make informed decisions.

A retired administrator from Mayo Clinic Rochester, I have experience providing administrative support and direction for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Anatomic Pathology, Preventive Medicine, and the Emergency Department to name just a few.  I never expected to be on this side of the discussion about cancer, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones.  Most importantly, I am blessed with a beautiful family. 

 

I hope you find the value you are looking for in this community.  

Jeff Kallis​