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Bladder Cancer Canada welcomed 80 patients, caregivers and family members to our Patient Education Meeting in Ottawa on November 21.  We were fortunate to learn from three dynamic presenters and a panel of inspiring bladder cancer survivors. The presentations were appreciated so much, that we received several requests to make them available here on ourRead more

Bladder Cancer Canada and its Medical Advisory Board have been advised by Merck Canada that they will be experiencing limited supply of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in the coming months. Merck has established an allocation plan effective immediately and will keep information updated at https://www.drugshortagescanada.ca/drug/4066 Merck expects to fulfill between 75% and 100% of the normalRead more

The Project: Proteomics Analysis of Chemoresistance in Bladder Cancer Twenty-five percent of patients with bladder cancer are diagnosed with muscle invasive disease. These patients usually receive chemotherapy followed by surgery to remove the bladder. Up to 60% of tumors, however, do not respond to chemotherapy. This study aims to measure the abnormal biological pathways inRead more

TORONTO  – June 15, 2018: Bladder Cancer Canada’s national board of directors has advised that Ferg Devins, bladder cancer survivor and former National Walk Lead of Bladder Cancer Canada’s September awareness walk took the reins as Chair of the organization effective June 15th. Current Chair, Ken Bagshaw becomes past chair and maintains a seat onRead more

Each year, thousands of people give a portion of their assets through a bequest to support charitable organizations such as Bladder Cancer Canada. Gifts by will are becoming an increasingly important part of the Canadian philanthropic tradition. They can create significant tax benefits. They are also an important way for an organization such as BCCRead more

At the end of each year, Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) reminds our community of volunteers to nominate peers whom they feel are deserving of recognition for going “above and beyond” in their efforts to helps us achieve our Vision. In 2017, we saw many examples of the passion and dedication of individuals whom we areRead more

We listened to feedback from our members to create a more user-friendly platform where patients/caregivers can ask questions and express feelings anonymously among peers. If you were already a Discussion Forum member, your messages and posts have been preserved in the new platform and you should have received an email with your new login credentials.Read more

Contributed by Myra Douglas (pictured with family)    I am fervent supporter of Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) and the wonderful work they accomplish. In 2012 when my mother was diagnosed, I stumbled upon the organization quite by accident. The emotional support they offered to our family during that difficult time was unparalleled. Being an onlyRead more

Contributed by Ferg Devins (pictured with his family) “Making Your Will” is likely not something that occurs as casual conversation or dinner chatter. However, planning your estate for that eventuality is something that a person at any age should give serious consideration to. Planning ahead will ensure your desires are met. My wife and I have recentlyRead more

Contributed by Maureen Wicks (pictured with her husband) I started seeing blood in my urine in January of 2017. I remember thinking at the time that this was unusual, but I quickly shrugged it off and hoped it would go away. It didn’t. At the same time, I remember walking by the TV, and aRead more