Does a bladder cancer diagnosis put patients at a higher risk of contracting the Coronavirus?
Read these and answers to other bladder cancer-specific questions on our COVID-19 FAQ page:
Updates for the bladder cancer community regarding COVID-19
We have a list of all communications from BCAN to our community concerning the Coronavirus.
Bladder cancer is more common in men but more lethal in women.
One out of every four new cases of bladder cancer occur in women, but they often have a worse prognosis at every stage of the disease.
What are the signs, symptoms and risk factors for bladder cancer?
Knowing the signs of bladder cancer as well as what risk factors are can help save lives.
Who we are
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is a community of patients, caregivers, survivors, advocates, medical and research professionals united in support of people touched by bladder cancer.
Since our founding in 2005, BCAN has been on the front-lines advocating for greater public awareness and increased funding for research to identify effective treatments and eventually, a cure.
What we do
Each year, we provide thousands of patients, caregivers and the medical community with the educational resources and support services they need to navigate their journey. We work collaboratively with the medical and research professionals who are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and empower the patient community by allowing them to share experiences with others, and to participate in building awareness of the need for a cure.
For thousands of doctors and patients across the country BCAN has been a companion in the search for a cure and the fight against bladder cancer. We could not achieve such impact without the endless help of our advocates, supporters and volunteers.
How You Can Help
Meet a Chapel Hill Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassador, Leslie Watts
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is pleased to welcome one of our two Chapel Hill Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassadors, Leslie Watts. Dr. Matt Milowsky is also a Walk Ambassador. The Chapel Hill Walk will take place on May 2, 2020. Leslie told BCAN: My husband and I have
Pamela’s Story About Her Daddy
Pamela is an Ambassador for the upcoming Washington, DC Walk to End Bladder Cancer that will take place on May 2, 2020. I remember when my mother turned to me and broke the news. Daddy has cancer. This news stung like news had never stung before. It was the news
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BCAN's Recognition
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network earned a 4-star rating for the fifth consecutive year from Charity Navigator, This is their highest possible rating and indicates that BCAN adheres to best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Only 10% of the charities Charity Navigator
evaluates have received at least five consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that BCAN outperforms most other charities in America.
In 2018, BCAN was also recognized as a Charity Navigator’s Top 10 Best Medical Research Organizations.
BCAN has also received Guidestar’s Silver Sal of Transparency.
