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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.
  • Gilbert


    Scott Gilbert, M.D., MS
    Assistant Professor of Urology
    University of Florida

    Dr. Gilbert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Florida with a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research.  He is a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed residency training at the Columbia University Medical Center.  Following residency, he completed fellowships in Urologic Oncology and Health Services Research at the University of Michigan.  Dr. Gilbert’s clinical practice in urologic oncology includes an interest and focus in the surgical and interdisciplinary management of bladder cancer.  He also serves as the medical director of the University of Florida Multidisciplinary Urologic Oncology Program.  His research focuses on health services and clinical outcomes, cancer survivorship and health-related quality of life assessment among bladder cancer survivors.  He has authored greater than 30 peer reviewed manuscripts in the area of urologic oncology and cancer survivorship. Dr. Gilbert is a past American Urological Association Foundation Scholar.  The American Urological Association Foundation, the NIH-sponsored Urologic Diseases of America Project, and the American Cancer Society have funded his research.

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