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What is a radical cystectomy? A radical cystectomy is surgery to remove the bladder to prevent cancer from spreading. It may also involve removing lymph… Read more

What is bladder preservation therapy? For all the sites in the body where cancer may arise,  modern therapies are increasingly looking towards eradicating the cancer… Read more

For those with a new diagnosis of bladder cancer, sexuality is probably the last thing on their mind. For many, their first concern, and their… Read more

  Join us at our monthly Female Focus Online Support Group The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is proud offer our… Read more

What is a TURBT? Generally, after the diagnosis of a bladder tumor, the urologist will suggest that the patient have an outpatient surgical procedure in… Read more

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. This type of care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and… Read more

Clinical practice guidelines (or simply “guidelines”) are recommendations on how to diagnose and treat disease, like bladder cancer. They are mainly written for doctors, but… Read more

Online Support Group for Women Join BCAN each month to talk about issues and concerns that are unique to women facing bladder cancer and meet… Read more

What is neoadjuvant chemotherapy? Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is the term used for chemotherapy prior to (before) surgery.  Clinical trials have shown that the use of intravenous… Read more