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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.	RESOURCES AND SUPPORT Information about bladder cancer, its symptoms and treatment options Support Services for Cancer Survivors Recommended Reading Information about bladder cancer, its symptoms and treatment options: Bladder Cancer Webinar – This January, 2009 webinar offered by the AUA Foundation and co-sponsored by BCAN is a good overview of bladder cancer and treatment options. To listen to a recording of the webinar, click here and complete a free registration process. American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=LRN&dt=44 American Society for Clinical Oncology http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Bladder+Cancer American Urological Association Foundation http://www.urologyhealth.org/ Bladder Cancer Webcafe http://www.blcwebcafe.org/ National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/bladder National Cancer Institute Annual Report on Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://cam.cancer.gov/cam_annual_report_fy11.pdf National Comprehensive Cancer Network http://www.nccn.com/ Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates http://www.suna.org Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Organization http://www.wocn.org/ Support Services for Cancer Survivors: Bladder Cancer Canada http://www.bladdercancercanada.org Camp Kesem http://campkesem.org/ Cancer Care (Recent educational programs available via podcast on coping with chemotherapy, peripheral neuropathy, survivorship, and caregiving. Online and telephone support groups. One-on-one telephone counseling.) http://www.cancercare.org/ Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda’s Club and The Wellness Community) http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/ Living Healthy with Cancer factsheet Firefighters Cancer Support Network http://www.fcsn.net/ LIVESTRONG Foundation http://www.livestrong.org/ National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship http://www.canceradvocacy.org/ Patient Advocate Foundation http://www.patientadvocate.org/ Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts http://www.smithfarm.com/ United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. www.uoaa.org Recommended Reading: Articles: CURE Magazine, Winter 2006, “Bladder Cancer Breaking the Research Barrier,” click here. Sexx Matters, Fall 2005, “Bladder Cancer: What Every Woman Needs to Know,” click here Books: The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer, Mark P. Schoenberg, M.D. 100 Questions & Answers About Bladder Cancer, Pamela Ellsworth, MD., Brett Carswell, M.D. The Total Cancer Wellness Guide; Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis, The Wellness Community AfterShock—What To Do When the Doctor Gives You – or Someone You Love—a Devastating Diagnosis, Jessie Gruman, PhD. 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