The American Bladder Cancer Society’s function is to raise awareness of bladder cancer among the general public and the medical community, to advocate through all means available the advance of research into a cure, treatment, early diagnosis and quality of life issues of survivors, to support bladder cancer survivors by providing community as well as by encouraging the concept of informed medical consumerism.
The American Urological Association (AUA), founded in 1902, is a professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care, and works to ensure that its more that members are current on the latest research and practices in urology.
BCAN – the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network – is the first U.S.-based non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving public awareness of bladder cancer and increasing research directed towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of the disease. Founded in May 2005, BCAN is a cooperative effort among bladder cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the medical community.
Bladder Cancer Australia is a registered not-for-profit foundation which has been established to increase public awareness of Bladder Cancer, to gain support from Government and to campaign for improved screening.
The Canadian Cancer Society has an excellent overview of bladder cancer.
Fight Bladder Cancer is the only UK-based bladder cancer charity founded and run by bladder cancer survivors and their families, so they know EXACTLY what you’re going through. They exist to explain the medical jargon, give you the facts and figures, share tips and tell their stories.
Cancerview.ca connects Canadians to online services, information and resources for cancer control. It is an ever-evolving portal that brings together resources for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive, palliative and end-of-life care. Cancerview.ca has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada, through the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.
CUA represents and provides a voice for all Canadian urologists to foster dedication of all members of the profession toward ensuring the highest possible standard of urologic care for Canadians.
The Navigating Cancer website with its slogan “connecting you to your best care,” provides resources for a wide range of cancer.
Reviewed and endorsed by Bladder Cancer Canada, the Canadian Urologic Oncology Group and the Canadian Urological Association. This publication is the first-of-its-kind in Canada and represents a new milestone for recommendations on consistent quality care of bladder cancer patients in this country.
The urachus is a small tube behind the belly button that connects to the bladder and normally shrivels away after birth. A tumour growing in the urachus is difficult to see and sometimes presents itself through blood in the urine. This extremely rare form of cancer accounts for 0.2% of bladder cancers.
UTUC is a cancer that happens in the lining of the upper part of the urinary tract, in the kidneys or ureters. Read more about upper tract urothelial carcinoma here.
Wellspring understands how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be, and that when dealing with cancer you need more than medical care. You need help from people who understand the emotional, psychological, social and practical consequences of cancer and its treatment. You need the support, programs and services that are available at Wellspring.
The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting all persons with gastrointestinal or urinary diversions by providing emotional support, experienced and practical help, instructional and informational services through its membership, to the family unit, associated caregivers and the general public.
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition is a global organization with a mission to: 1) Foster an international community of people affected by bladder cancer; 2) Advocate for access to the best possible bladder cancer information, support, and care; 3) Build alliances with health professionals, policy makers, academics, researchers, and industry.
BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia’s mission is to increase awareness and education, provide support to patients and advance bladder cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Their website includes some valuable videos which those facing bladder cancer may find helpful.
