Support groups serve as welcoming and non-judgmental platforms in which bladder cancer patients and caregivers can share their experiences, challenges and questions with others who have faced a bladder cancer diagnosis.
Bladder Cancer Patient and Caregiver Support Groups
I was pretty much shell-shocked after my surgery. When I went to the first support meeting, it felt like I could finally let go and breathe. The group was warm, friendly, inclusive, and positive. Each month, we share our issues and offer reassurance and practical help to each other, especially to those who are recently diagnosed. This group provides an essential source of emotional support to me.
• Support Group Member
Were it not for the Women’s Support Group & all the very strong and resilient women in the group, I would never have realized that it’s possible to live well after a radical cystectomy.
• Support Group Member
Bladder Cancer Canada is fortunate to have committed and compassionate volunteers facilitating groups across the country.
Community Based
Edmonton Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: 7pm MT, 4th Tuesday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
bccedmonton@bladdercancercanada.org
Hamilton Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: 6:30pm ET, 4th Thursday of the month
Format: Hybrid
Contact:
alexh@bladdercancercanada.org
The GTA Support Group
Time: 7pm ET, Last Monday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
info@bladdercancercanada.org
National/Provincial
British Columbia Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: 7pm PT, 3rd Tuesday of the month
Format: Hybrid (based in Vancouver)
Contact:
bcsupport@bladdercancercanada.org
Groupe de soutien francophone pour le cancer de la vessie
Time: 7pm ET, 2nd Tuesday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
support@cancerdelavessiecanada.org
Bladder Cancer Canada Women’s Support Group
Time: 7pm CT, 1st Wednesday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
angelap@bladdercancercanada.org
Prairies Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: 7pm CT, 3rd Monday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
info@bladdercancercanada.org
Together Through Treatment – A Support Group for anyone whose loved one is affected by bladder cancer
Time: 7pm ET, 2nd Wednesday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
caregivers@bladdercancercanada.org
Metastatic Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: 5pm AT, 2nd Monday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
metzsupport@bladdercancercanada.org
The Maritimes Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: 7pm AT, Last Wednesday of the month
Format: Virtual
Contact:
maritimes@bladdercancercanada.org
Urinary Diversion Support Group (Urostomy, Neobladder & Indiana Pouch)
Time: 7pm ET, Third Thursday of the month
Format: Virtual
If you have any questions, or don’t see a group in your region, please contact us! We can help you find the support you need.
To see a calendar view of these meetings, visit our Event Page.
If you are interested in starting a support group, please contact volunteers@bladdercancercanada.org for further details.