Finding others who truly understand your experience can be transformative. By joining a bladder cancer support group in Canada, you gain:
Bladder Cancer Patient and Caregiver Support Groups
The Benefits of Joining a Bladder Cancer Support Group
- A non-judgmental space to share feelings, ask questions, and express fears
- Encouragement and reassurance from others with lived bladder cancer experience
- Tips on treatment, recovery, caregiving, and daily challenges
- Specialized bladder cancer caregiver support and women’s support groups
- Discussions around urostomy, neobladder, and urinary diversion experiences
- A meaningful sense of community, resilience, and hope
- Access to additional educational presentations
Whether you’re seeking a bladder cancer patient support group, or a bladder cancer caregiver support group, our groups are here for you. To join one of the support groups below, email supportgroups@bladdercancercanada.org.
Bladder Cancer Support Groups
British Columbia Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Third Tuesday of every month at 7pm PT
Format:Virtual/In-Person
Francophone Bladder Cancer Support Group
(in French)
Time: Second Tuesday of every month at 7pm ET
Format: Virtual
Francophone Urostomy Support Group
(in French)
Time: First Tuesday of every month at 7pm ET
Format: Virtual
Maritimes Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Last Wednesday of every month at 7pm AT
Format: Virtual
Metastatic Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Second Monday of every month at 7pm ET
Format: Virtual
Ontario Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30pm ET
Format: Virtual/In-Person
Prairies Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 7pm MT
Format: Virtual
Together Through Treatment Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Third Tuesday of every month at 7pm ET
Format: Virtual
Urinary Diversion Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: Third Thursday of every month at 7pm ET
Format: Virtual
Women’s Bladder Cancer Support Group
Time: First Wednesday of every month at 8pm ET
Format: Virtual
To join a Bladder Cancer Canada support group, email supportgroups@bladdercancercanada.org.
Find the Bladder Cancer Support Group That’s Right for You
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.
What Our Support Group Members Are Saying
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
Navigating Bladder Cancer with Bladder Cancer Canada
Bladder Cancer Canada is the only national patient advocacy organization in Canada fully dedicated to bladder cancer. Our network of support groups for bladder cancer patients and caregivers ensures that no one has to face this journey alone.
With the guidance of survivors, peer-led discussions, and inclusive community support, you can find strength, clarity, and reassurance, no matter where you are in your journey.
Contact us today for support and guidance!