By Tom Eremondi Read time: 3 minutes Hello and welcome to the first entry in Bladder Cancer Canada’s new Bladder Blog! Short for “Web Log,” a blog refers to a list of journal entries posted on a web page and is a platform where a writer or a group of writers share their personal views onRead more
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Wearing a mask in public spaces during COVID has been a challenge for so many of us. But for Cathy, who reads lips to communicate with others, it’s muted the world around her. Cathy, who lost her much of hearing at the age of 18 months because of spinal meningitis, has learned to overcome herRead more
COVID-19 has added additional challenges and burdens for people facing bladder cancer. Being diagnosed with cancer (and receiving treatment) is difficult at the best of times, but the social and emotional implications intensify when the typical supports are inaccessible or unavailable altogether. Join us for our upcoming webinar, Coping with Bladder Cancer and COVID with ResilienceRead more
Dear Bladder Cancer Canada friend, I know that you (or someone you care about) has been touched by bladder cancer. That’s not surprising, considering that 80,000 Canadians are currently living with bladder cancer and 12,000 more will be diagnosed this year. And while bladder cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Canada, it has a 60-70%Read more
It is hard to believe, but it is once again time for our Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk, and due to the precautions that we are taking because of COVID -19, the walk will be virtual this year. Over the past 11 years, I’ve started this email with the following: ‘I know that there a hundreds of charities you can support, but I am askingRead more
Our December newsletter is filled with “feel good” stories and resources to help you through the holiday season Read newsletter Newsletter Highlight: A new resource to help you navigate the bladder cancer journey We are thrilled to launch a brand-new resource for our bladder cancer community – the BCC Bladder Blog! Through this online publication,Read more
TORONTO, CANADA (May 15, 2020) – This year, 12,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with bladder cancer, and for many of these Canadians, the global development of COVID-19 will impact bladder cancer diagnoses, treatments and outcomes. With hospitals experiencing a delay in cancer-related surgeries and treatments, and access to healthcare teams being limited, now, more thanRead more
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The pandemic we are experiencing is evolving at high speed and an impressive amount of information is currently circulating on the subject. It’s in response to these challenges that Dr Elie Kassouf, hematologist and medical oncologist in Joliette, Quebec, decided to launch How I treat COVID‑19, an independent platform focused on treating COVID-19. The goal:Read more
We are celebrating the contributions of our volunteers across Canada, during National Volunteer Week (April 19-25).“We would not be able to do what we do without the support and dedication of hundreds of volunteers across Canada, many of whom are bladder cancer patients, survivors and caregivers,” says Kerry Abbott, BCC’s National Program Director. “We’re also fortunate to haveRead more
TORONTO – On behalf of the Board of Directors of Bladder Cancer Canada, Board Chair Ferg Devins is pleased to announce the appointment of Dionne Duncan to the position of Executive Director for the national organization. “Dionne brings incredible experience to the Bladder Cancer Canada team. She has more than 18 years of experience working forRead more
