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Webinar Recordings

One of the ways in which Bladder Cancer Canada supports patients and caregivers, is to empower through education that facilitates the best possible outcome and quality of life for all. Because we understand that in-person meetings might not come to your area, and because there are some topics that are sensitive and best learned in privacy, we began offering free live webinars in 2018. All webinars will be recorded and posted here for those who are unable to join live and anyone who wishes to watch them again.

Coping with Bladder Cancer and COVID with Resilience and F.L.A.R.E.

December 17, 2020

Featured presenters:

Clair Edmonds
Registered Psychotherapist

Bette Thom
Bladder Cancer Survivor
BCC Volunteer

SUMMARY:

COVID-19 has added additional challenges and burdens for people facing bladder cancer. Being diagnosed with cancer (and receiving treatment) is difficult at the best of times, but the social and emotional implications intensify when the typical supports are inaccessible or unavailable altogether.

Attendees of this online event will learn strategies and resources to help cope with the pandemic for the long-term, and the uncertainty of appointments and treatments being delayed or cancelled as result. For some, the challenges will be compounded by the approaching holiday season. We’ll also highlight some of the psychosocial issues that have been addressed in our support groups, and how these online meetings might be right for you.

Bladder Cancer Clinical Trials: What every patient and caregiver needs to know

July 22, 2020

Featured presenters:

Dr. Girish Kulkarni
Vice Chair, Medical Research Board
University of Toronto

Tony Cornacchia
Metastatic Bladder Cancer Survivor
BCC Volunteer

We were so pleased to have received such an overwhelming response to the webinar “Bladder Cancer Clinical Trials: What every patient and caregiver needs to know,” by Dr. Girish Kulkarni, Vice Chair of our Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Kulkarni was joined by Tony Cornacchia, a metastatic bladder cancer survivor and a BCC volunteer. Tony shared his own experience as a clinical trial participant and included his personal tips for patients and caregivers to cope with the emotional implications of participating in a trial.

Understanding Bladder Cancer: Self advocate for optimal care and well being

November 19, 2019

Featured presenter:

Dr. Nimira Alimohamed
Medical Oncologist and Clinical Associate Professor
University of Calgary

Reviews:

“This was a really good webinar. Thanks everyone and a special thank you goes out to Dr. Nimira Alimohamed who has proven to be a real champion for Alberta bladder cancer patients. She is now part of BCC’s medical advisory board. Wahoo!” – Susan

“I did appreciate the webinar. It just reminds one that while bladder cancer is a very serious disease there is hope and that there are some very dedicated people who are working hard to help us all. Thank you all!!!” – Bill

“I was lucky… and able to see the total presentation. I want to indicate that it was extremely well done and very complete. No doubt one of the best presentations I have witnessed. Everybody involved should be congratulated.” – Rolando

Living with Bladder Cancer - Strategies for Maintaining Intimacy

Featured presenter:

Dr. Ryan Flannigan
Assistant Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre