Creating better todays and more tomorrows for bladder cancer patients and families since 2005.
Bethesda, MD
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Academy Award-winning actor Dustin Hoffman recently revealed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2013. Read more: bcan.org/dustin-hoffman-reve…
The 2027 Walk to End Bladder Cancer season is now open! Every step brings our community together to support people impacted by bladder cancer and help fund BCAN’s work in research, education, advocacy and patient support.
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Find a Walk, start a team or learn how to get involved in the 2027 season: convio.pulse.ly/chmbbwmsy5
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network retweeted
On Veterans Day, a practical message from a bladder cancer survivor and patient advocate:
Bladder cancer is the 4th most common cancer among U.S. veterans, and many eligible veterans and families still don't know about the benefits available to them.
The VA now treats bladder cancer as a presumptive condition for veterans exposed to Agent Orange, for those who served at least 30 days at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, and for burn pit and other toxic exposures under the PACT Act. With a presumptive condition, the veteran doesn't have to prove that service caused the cancer.
One thing that often gets missed: veterans who were denied a bladder cancer claim in the past may be able to file again.
If you work with veterans, employ them, or love one, please pass this along.
• VA toxic exposure eligibility: va.gov/disability/eligibilit…
• PACT Act: va.gov/resources/the-pact-ac…
• BCAN veteran resources: bcan.org/find-support/vetera…
I lost a cousin who served in Vietnam. To every veteran: thank you for serving our country.
#VeteransDay #BladderCancer #PatientAdvocacy #PACTAct #Veterans
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network retweeted
If there’s blood 🩸 in the bowl 🚽.. you gotta ROLL! Know the symptoms 👍
Week two of Bladder Health Awareness Month focuses on bladder cancer. Share BCAN’s signs and symptoms resource to support patient conversations about blood in the urine and other urinary changes.
bcan.pulse.ly/fut6z7nb6n
DYK military veterans are at an increased risk of bladder cancer due to chemical and environmental exposures?
This Veterans Day, share BCAN’s educational conversations for veterans facing bladder cancer and the people who care for them.
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Watch webinars and listen to podcasts about veterans and bladder cancer:
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"How well a bladder tumor is removed at the initial operation shapes how accurately we can stage the cancer and plan what comes next for the patient" -@UroCancerMD
The @FDA has granted De Novo authorization to the Virtuoso Endoscopy System, a transurethral robotic platform designed to facilitate en bloc resection of bladder lesions in adults. @UroCancerMD @jteoh_hk urologytimes.com/view/fda-gr…
Week two of Bladder Health Awareness Month focuses on bladder cancer. Share BCAN’s signs and symptoms resource to support patient conversations about blood in the urine and other urinary changes.
bcan.pulse.ly/fut6z7nb6n
Watch: @UroBiehn discuss considerations for selecting BCG plus durvalumab (Imfinzi) in patients with BCG-naive, high-risk NMIBC on @onclive onclive.com/view/dr-merrill-…
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Thank you @KSMurrayUro for emphasizing the importance of including patients in the decision-making process for bladder cancer treatment!
Patient priorities and practice logistics should guide therapy selection in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, according to Katie S. Murray, DO, MS, FACS, (@KSMurrayUro) at #LUGPA2026. | @UrologyUS urologytimes.com/view/patien…
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network retweeted
ESMO 2026 GU recap: PROTEUS, DASL-HiCaP, CAPItello-281, VOLGA, POTOMAC, PE-PE, and LITESPARK-011.
The prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer data to know ↓
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#ESMO26 #GUOnc
We know that smokers face a higher risk of bladder cancer, but what about occasional smokers? This study suggests that their risk is higher too. iarc.who.int/reference/the-e… @IARCWHO
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Help your patients connect with education and support. BCAN’s free Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families is March 5–6, 2027, in Tampa, FL.
Please share with patients and caregivers.
Do your cancer patients talk about sleep problems? Share this @brady_urology webinar that will explore the relationship between quality sleep and healing from cancer.
Join @HopkinsGBCI and @BladderCancerUS on November 17 from 4-5 pm for the next GBCI Grand Rounds with Charlene Gamaldo, MD, Professor of Neurology, for an insightful discussion on the powerful connection between sleep and cancer recovery.
Register now: events.jhu.edu/form/GBCIGran…
What are the most common questions patients have after a bladder cancer diagnosis? @saumyg answers on @cure_today curetoday.com/view/urologic-…
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network retweeted
This #BladderHealthMonth, we thank the @UrologyCareFdn for raising awareness about bladder health and the importance of seeking care when symptoms arise. For #BladderCancer, recognizing potential warning signs and seeking timely evaluation can make a difference. Learn more: bit.ly/4sGbdYH
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network retweeted
My Cancer "Adventure?!" Finding the Good Without Faking the Happy youtu.be/8HAEcBM5zQs?is=Jb7x… via @YouTube
