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Facing Bladder Cancer Newly Diagnosed FAQs Request Patient Handbook Clinical Trials Patient Tips Resources & Support Support Groups Women & Bladder Cancer Glossary of Terms Inspirational Stories Quick Links Frequently Asked Questions BCG Shortage Information Join Our Mailing List Clinical Trials Clinical Trials Matching Service Volunteer Donate Patient Tips Online Store Walk for Bladder Cancer What's Up, Doc? 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.	Frequently Asked Questions about Bladder Cancer Visit these FAQ pages for information about: General Information – including what bladder cancer is, and potential risk factors Diagnosing Bladder Cancer – signs and symptoms, and the types of tests your doctor may conduct to diagnosis bladder cancer, including cystoscopy Staging and Grading Bladder Cancer – what “stage” and “grade” of a bladder tumor means Treating Bladder Cancer – treatment options, including the trans-urethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT), intravesical therapies like Mitomycin C and BCG, surgery like cystectomy, and chemotherapy for advanced disease Becoming a Proactive Patient – how you can be a proactive patient during and after treatment, including questions you can ask your doctor The information and services provides by the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) are for informational purposes only. The information and services are not intended to be substitutes for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are ill, or suspect that you are ill, seek professional medical attention immediately! BCAN does not recommend or endorse any specific physicians, treatments, procedures or products even though they may be mentioned on this site	Search Our Site