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Resources for Bladder Cancer Patients and Caregivers

• Survivor to Survivor

  While bladder cancer is the 7th most common type of cancer, it can feel lonely during the bladder cancer journey.  Many bladder cancer patients ask about things like what to expect with a surgery or procedure, what to expect with treatment, and how other survivors approached getting back to “normal.”  Many patients simply ask to just talk to someone who knows what they are going through.

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• In-person Support Group

  Bladder Cancer Support Groups are listed by state. Please note, many groups are not meeting in person right now. Check with the contact listed to see if they have virtual support groups available.

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• Online Support Community

  Over 43,000 members connecting all in one place. Learn more about Online Support Community.

• Call Center for Psychosocial Support

  By calling 833-ASK-4-BCA (833-275-4222), callers will be connected with professional oncology social workers with specific expertise on issues affecting bladder cancer patients and their families. The call center’s staff will address the emotional, practical and informational needs of the bladder cancer community including those who have lost loved ones to the disease.

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• BCAN Chapters

  A BCAN Chapter is a group of volunteers who share BCAN’s vision in changing the lives of those affected by bladder cancer; a group of people just like YOU that have been touched by bladder cancerthemselves in some way.

  Finding support through your regional chapter is a wonderful way to not only have important questions answered, but to make lifelong friendships with people who know exactly what the bladder cancerjourney can be like.

• Bladder Cancer Expert Videos

  The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is proud to provide these live and recorded video programs by leading experts across the country, to help you understand and manage your bladder cancer diagnosis.

  These bladder cancer expert videos are recorded from live programs and each one is broken down into shorter chapters, and the transcripts are available as a PDF. Click on the links below to learn more in these bladder cancer expert videos.

• Women & Bladder Cancer: Sharing Stories to Advance Research

  Each of these women’s stories are memorable and unique. However their stories are repeated often around the country because women are not the “typical bladder cancer patient.”

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• Resources for Caregivers & Patients

  Bladder cancer can affect the well being and quality of life for both a patient and those that care about him or her. It is important to know that you are not alone. A caregiver plays an important role in supporting the individual with bladder cancer.

• Resources for Veterans

  BCAN’s Patient Insight Webinar focused on the physical and emotional impact of bladder cancer unique to our veteran population. View the recorded modules to hear what experts in this field have to say and learn how to best navigate the VA system.

• Firefighters and Bladder Cancer

  Exposure to carcinogens in fires and in other situations puts firefighters and other first responders at an elevated risk of bladder cancer.

• Bladder Cancer Basics Handbook

  BCAN’s updated Bladder Cancer Basics handbook for patients is available, free of charge.

  This handbook helps you learn about your diagnosis and treatment options to enable you, with the help of your medical team, to make informed choices about your continued medical care.