Bladder Cancer Canada News and Stories

Uncertain times are upon us, around the world, as we globally respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) that is affecting us all on some level. Many members of our bladder cancer community are directing questions our way about how the this virus might affect their health and treatments. &

Dearest Friend, Uncertain times are upon us, around the world, as we globally respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) that’s affecting us all on some level. For those of you diagnosed with bladder cancer, undergoing treatment, waiting for surgeries or trying to move forward with your lives post-

Dear Friend of Bladder Cancer Canada,Please help us understand what patients and caregivers think is important in bladder cancer research.Below is a link to a patient and caregiver survey that has been designed by our colleagues at the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network in the USA.

(The following content is sourced from various sites advising on the coronavirus. For more information, please see the end of this article for additional resources. Photo Credit: CDC) As news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, many people have become concerned about con

IMPORTANT UPDATE – March 9, 2020 Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) and its Medical Advisory Board were advised by Merck Canada in November 2019 that they would continue to face challenges in the supply of the TICE strain of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in Canada for 2020. As the only sup

Bladder Cancer Canada Position Statement on Canadian Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Shortage Updated March 4, 2020 Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) has been the standard of care for many patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer for decades. Bladder Cancer Canada and our Medical Advisory Boa

In a recent press release, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson have announced that they have received approval from Health Canada for BALVERSA™ (erdafitinib), the first FGFR Kinase inhibitor for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinom

Bladder Cancer Canada was recently reviewed by Charity Intelligence, an independent organization that researches Canadian charities so that donors can be well informed and give intelligently.  Of the 750 charities that Charity Intelligence has reviewed, only 15% received the highest ranking, fo

Bladder Cancer Canada offered three English webinars in 2019. These online events were presented live, and provide an opportunity for participants to learn in the comfort and privacy of their own home.  Presentations were recorded and can be viewed by clicking the links below. Understanding the

This year we are pleased to announce two recipients for the Bladder Cancer Canada Research Grant – Dr. W. Kassouf (McGill University) and Co-Investigators, Drs’. Kulkarni (University of Toronto) and Breau (The University of Ottawa).  Each project will receive a $50,000 grant. Dr. W. Kassouf

As BCC celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019, there is another reason for celebration: Dr. Wes Kassouf has been awarded the inaugural BCC Medical Leadership Award for his remarkable service and dedication to BCC and the patients it supports. Dr. Kassouf has been Chair of the Medical Advisory and M

2018 Impact Report – Read how your support has made a difference When Jack Moon and David Guttman, as bladder cancer survivors, founded Bladder Cancer Canada in 2009, we might have hoped but had no idea that it would become what it is today. That’s why, during this 10th anniversary year, we

IMPORTANT UPDATE – June 26, 2019 In early June Bladder Cancer Canada informed our medical and patient community across Canada that there would be a supply outage of Merck’s OncoTICE® strain of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) between mid to late June and the end of July due to a manufactu

IMPORTANT UPDATE – AUGUST 8, 2019 Bladder Cancer Canada and its Medical Advisory Board were advised by Merck Canada back in November 2018 that they would be experiencing limited supply of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in the coming year. As the only supplier of BCG in Canada Merck established

Calling All INFLUENCERS!  May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month  Post your #sourfaceselfie to social to help us raise awareness. Instructions: Cut your lemon in quarters Suck on your lemon until it’s too sour to handle Take your best #sourfaceselfie Post it to social with the hashtag and Donate

Celebrating 10 years – Our past, present and future Jack Moon and David Guttman, both bladder cancer survivors, realized ten years ago that there was no information or support for Canadians facing bladder cancer. They first met on April 22, 2009 to get to know each other and discuss how they c

MEDIA RELEASE New global bladder cancer patient organization launches For the first time ever, people affected by bladder cancer – the 10th most common cancer in the world, with more than half-a-million new cases reported every year – will have a global voice. BARCELONA, 18 March, 2019 – The W

Until now there has been no organization to speak as the global voice of people affected by bladder cancer and the organizations which represent them. Representatives of national bladder cancer organisations recognised this unmet need and have worked together to found a new organisation, the “Worl

Bladder Cancer CanadaPosition Statement on Canadian Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Shortage Issued March 7, 2019  Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) has been the standard of care for many patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer for decades. Bladder Cancer Canada and our Medical Advi

WORLD BLADDER CANCER PATIENT COALITION LAUNCHES Until now there has been no organization to speak as the global voice of people affected by bladder cancer. Representatives of three major bladder cancer organisations including The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (US), Fight Bladder Cancer (UK) and Bl

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 recei

On November 28, 2018, Bladder Cancer Canada was fortunate to be able to partner with Janet Giroux (Nurse Practitioner from Kingston General Hospital’s Cancer Centre Sexual Health Clinic) to present a webinar on “Sexuality and intimacy when facing bladder cancer“.  This is a topic

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Did you know that in an average peer-to-peer fundraising campaign (like the BCC Awareness Walk), about 18% of donations are referred directly from Facebook alone?  Social media is arguably one of the most efficient mechanisms in a fundraiser’s repertoire.  We’ve made it simple for you

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

As part of our recent webinar “Living well with bladder cancer and beyond”, Amy Sweeney – Registered Kinesiologist, presented on the importance of exercise for bladder cancer patients.  As a follow-up to her presentation, she provided a resource of exercises which are suitable f

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 als

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

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 hav

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 dur

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

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 a