Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

February 04, 2022

Our always popular Walks to End Bladder Cancer are back this spring in person in 16 cities with a virtual Walk as well.

February 03, 2022

Read more to see upcoming webinars to look out for from Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.

December 13, 2021

Dr. Guru Sonpavde joins the Bladder Cancer Matters podcast to discuss different types of chemotherapy as well as alternative options.

December 03, 2021

Dr. Psutka is a urologic oncologist who will discuss what the diagnosis of bladder cancer feels like and offer a step-by-step guide on how patients can take control of some of their treatments.

November 25, 2021

In this special episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, patient Margo W. describes her unusual journey with bladder cancer.

September 15, 2021

Host Rick Bangs’s special guest is Samuel L. Washington III, MD, MAS, of the University of California San Francisco Department of Urology.

September 08, 2021

Host Rick Bangs’s special guest is Yair Lotan, M.D., a Professor of Urology, Chief of Urologic Oncology, at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

September 01, 2021

Host Rick Bangs’s special guest is Dr. Alexander Kutikov, MD, FACS of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.

August 21, 2021

Learn more about the available bladder cancer-related videos.

August 07, 2021

BCAN has partnered with Savor Health to bring personalized nutrition support to help people with bladder cancer through a new service.

July 31, 2021

Host Rick Bangs talks with Jill Hamilton-Reeves, PhD, RD, CSO.

July 30, 2021

Host Rick Bangs talks with Jill Hamilton-Reeves, PhD, RD, CSO.

July 23, 2021

Host Rick Bangs talks with Jill Hamilton-Reeves, PhD, RD, CSO.

July 16, 2021

Host Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Matthew Milowsky about genetics, genomics and personalized medicine for bladder cancer treatment.

July 09, 2021

Bladder cancer research advances should be focused on improving the quality of life for patients from the time of initial diagnosis through the end of life.

July 07, 2021

Agent Orange exposure impacted millions of U.S. military personnel during the Vietnam War. The chemical may have led to bladder cancer diagnoses later in life.

June 12, 2021

Our annual summit for patients and families is coming to a computer, tablet or cell phone near you in October 2021. Reserve your seat now.

June 02, 2021

Ask the Experts is a question and answer session with two of the leading bladder cancer experts in the United States, Kent Mouw, MD, PhD and Sarah P Psutka, MD, MSc.

May 28, 2021

In an episode of “Bladder Cancer Matters,” host (and bladder cancer survivor) Rick Bangs interviews Carlos Glender, a non-muscle invasive bladder cancer survivor.

May 21, 2021

On May 1, hundreds of people participated in the 2021 Virtual Walk to End Bladder Cancer.

May 14, 2021

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network has several upcoming webinars in May and June.

May 11, 2021

The Beacon of hope will be awarded to a special person who has been a beacon of light in someone's bladder cancer journey.

May 04, 2021

Ask the Experts is a free, unique opportunity for bladder cancer patients and caregivers to interact online with two leading experts in the field.

April 15, 2021

Host Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Elizabeth Plimack of Fox Chase Cancer Center, where she is the Chief of the Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology.

April 09, 2021

For the first time ever, BCAN will honor a community-nominated “Beacon of Hope” in someone’s bladder cancer journey.

April 08, 2021

The Virtual Walk will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021, and be a nationwide interactive event that will involve participants walking from a place of their choosing.

March 25, 2021

For those with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, many are confronted with the decision, "Do I have my bladder removed, or do I try and keep it?"

March 19, 2021

In the latest “Bladder Cancer Matters” podcast, host Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Ashish Kamat about the the “slippery slope” of treating high grade bladder cancer tumors that sometimes leads to bladder removal surgery.

March 04, 2021

While it is important to educate oneself after receiving a diagnosis of cancer, it’s also critical to know when to step away and find a balance between cancer and life, according to Diane Zipursky-Quale.

March 01, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a difficult disease even more complicated for bladder cancer patients. Many have pressing questions about how getting the COVID vaccine can impact their disease and treatment. The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has answers.