Who We Are

BCAN - the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - is the first national advocacy organization dedicated to increasing public awareness about bladder cancer; to advancing bladder cancer research; and to providing educational and support services for the bladder cancer community. Founded in May 2005, BCAN is a cooperative effort among bladder cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the medical community. Learn more about what we do.

CBS Evening News featured Bladder Cancer

A story on bladder cancer aired Thursday, August 5th, on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.

This short story featured an interview with CBS newsman, BCAN spokesperson, and bladder cancer survivor Bob Schieffer.

We are so excited for this opportunity to raise awareness of bladder cancer across the country!  Please watch, enjoy, and share the video with your friends and family.

NPR's Diane Rehm Show featured Bladder Cancer on Monday

Monday, August 2nd, NPR’s nationally syndicated Diane Rehm Show featured a one-hour show on bladder cancer!  Guest host Susan Page conducted interviews with bladder cancer survivors, caregivers, and doctors.

If you missed the show when it aired, you can download the latest episode as a podcast here.

Bladder Cancer Awareness Day

Thanks to everyone who made our first-annual Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, on Saturday, July 17, 2010, such an incredible success! More than twenty-five events were planned across the country. And don’t forget to take a look at the media surrounding Bladder Cancer Awareness Day.

Check out this clip of BCAN co-founder Diane Zipursky Quale discussing Bladder Cancer Awareness Day:

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Bladder Cancer Awareness Video

Check out BCAN’s new one-minute bladder cancer awareness video!

Interested in sharing this video with others? Watch the video on YouTube. On our YouTube page, you can “Like” the video by clicking the “Thumbs Up” below the video, or click “Share” to share the video with friends by email, Facebook, Twitter, and more.

Bladder Cancer Awareness News

Bladder Cancer Awareness Day events are already attracting attention across the country.  Read some of the stories.

New Diagnostic Imaging Agent Approved for Bladder Cancer Detection

The FDA has approved a new diagnostic imaging agent, Cysview, for use during cystoscopy to improve detection of papillary tumors.  For more information, see articles from Urology Times and Baylor College of Medicine.

Bladder Cancer Cure Team participants raise over $32,000

The Bladder Cancer Cure Team participants from Endo Pharmaceuticals raised over $21,000 for BCAN by participating in the 2010 Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon (PHLYTRI)’s Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, June 26.

Jamie and Andrea Gillespie organized a fundraiser surrounding their local Capital Crescent 5K run.   A hundred of their friends and family participated in the race, and they raised over $11,000.

Thanks to everyone who participated, raised money, and donated funds in support of BCAN’s programs to advance research, raise awareness, and provide information and support to the bladder cancer community.