President’s Message – Winter 2010

BCAN has big plans for the upcoming spring and summer months. Learn more about our plans for the first annual Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, the new BCAN Award for Bladder Cancer Research, our upcoming research conference, and the latest additions to our Scientific Advisory Board. Read more.

On Trial

We are providing information on a clinical trial from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, “A Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Dose-Dense MVAC With Pegfilgrastim Support in Subjects With Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma.” Also, researchers are recruiting men and women diagnosed with bladder cancer within the last four years for a telephone survey.  Read more.

Ask the Doctor

Dr. Mark Gonzalgo, Associate Professor of Urology and Director of Robotic-Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery at Stanford University, shares his expertise regarding robotic cystectomy. Read more.

Volunteer Corner

Janet McIver, BCAN’s Outreach and Information Coordinator, gives more details about Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, highlights how Randy Van Dusen and Jackie Nalls are raising awareness and funding for bladder cancer, and lets you know of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Read more.

Bladder Cancer Advocacy

In the last few months, several bladder cancer survivors have volunteered to advocate for the bladder cancer community and be the voice of bladder cancer survivors on a national level. Read more.

It’s Complementary

Today, as people explore the complex connection between food and health, more and more evidence is supporting the idea that healthy eating can stave off or help contain a variety of illnesses, including cancer. Read more.

Upcoming Events

Our next regional patient forum, “Understanding Bladder Cancer,” will be held on May 15, 2010 at the Friday Center for Continuing Education at UNC Chapel Hill. We look forward to another interactive and educational program, and hope that many of you will be able to attend. Read more.

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