If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you probably have a lot of questions about what this means and what options are available to you.
We are here to help.
We understand the importance of accessing knowledge and educational information about bladder cancer. Our resources cover a variety of topics to offer information as you explore what a bladder cancer diagnosis means, how diagnoses are made, and what the next steps may be.
Hematuria, or blood in the urine, is often the first symptom of bladder cancer and should never be ignored. While this symptom can be the cause of other medical conditions, it is always important to get a diagnosis from a medical professional.
A bladder cancer diagnosis comes with many questions. Find answers on topics including an overview of the types of bladder cancer, what the bladder does and how the urinary system works.
Did you know that approximately 37 Canadians are diagnosed with bladder cancer each day? What about smoking and chemical exposure being common risk factors? Bladder Cancer Canada has curated information on these and other statistics and risk factors.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is scary, but knowing the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer can lead to lifesaving early diagnosis and treatment; when treated early, bladder cancer has a 77% survival rate. Learn more about the symptoms and how bladder cancer is diagnosed.
The stage and grade of your bladder cancer tells doctors how advanced the cancer is and informs which treatment options are available to you. It is important that you understand what the stage and grade of your bladder cancer means and Bladder Cancer Canada’s resources are here to help.
There are four primary types of bladder cancer:
There are several treatment options available for bladder cancer, depending on the stage, grade, and patient. Learn more about treatment options, including:
Keeping up to date on the latest bladder cancer research and studies can be both empowering and provide hope for patients and their loved ones. Discover recent research findings and outcomes here.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact our BCC Helpdesk at 1 (866) 674-8889 to speak to a Bladder Cancer Canada representative; we are here to help.
