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The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is proud to announce that we have been designated a Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Charity Partner! BCAN has been allocated 25 guaranteed entries for the 38th Annual Marine Corps Marathon to be held on October 27, 2013; an event that sold out in 2 hours and 41 minutes in 2012.
  • We are looking at building “Team BCAN” to not only run in the event and raise awareness for bladder cancer but to raise needed funds for fostering research and patient education. According to the Marine Corps Marathon, there is not a required qualifying time to participate in the event, but all runners should maintain at least a 14 minute mile pace. In order to become a member of “Team BCAN” and officially have a slot in this year’s race, you must be registered through BCAN.
  • No federal or Marine Corps endorsement is implied.
  • If you are interested in becoming a member of BCAN’s team or have any questions, please contact Larry Rzepka, BCAN’s Executive Director, at lrzepka@bcan.org.
  • Bajorin

    Dean F. Bajorin, M.D.
    Attending Physician
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    Dean F. Bajorin, M.D., is a Member of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is an Attending Physician in the Genitourinary Oncology Service in the Division of Solid Tumor Oncology where he oversees the clinical research program in advanced urothelial cancer. He is a member of the Cancer and Leukemia Group B Genitourinary Core Committee in which he serves as cadre-leader supervising development and conduct of all bladder cancer trials for the cooperative group. He has twice served as chair of the Genitourinary Scientific Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has authored or co-authored over 150 manuscripts. Dr Bajorin has been the Program Director of the Medical Oncology/Hematology Fellowship Program since 1994, is past Chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Training Programs Committee, and is nationally recognized for postgraduate training of clinical investigators in Medical Oncology. Since 1999, Dr Bajorin has been the Principal Investigator of his Center’s research training curriculum for physicians performing research involving volunteer human subjects. He is a member of numerous national organizations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Federation for Medical Research and the American Association of Cancer Research. Dr. Bajorin received his B.A. from the Collge of Holy Cross and his M.D. from NY Medical College.
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