Why do people walk to end bladder cancer?
People walk to raise hope, to honor others, and to end of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. Read their moving stories here.
Talk with two of the leading experts in the bladder cancer field
Join us at our “Ask the Experts” reception and Q&A session on March 4, 2020 in Palm Beach Florida.
We are proud to be celebrating our 15th anniversary in 2020.
Read more about the milestones along our journey from 2005 – 2020.
Bladder Cancer Lunch and Learns
Join the Bladder Cancer community for our in person Lunch and Learns to learn more about what is going on in bladder cancer at your local health care system and ask questions to the experts.
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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
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
Kimberly’s Story About Her Dad
My father was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2012, just days after his 58th birthday. He lost his mother to the disease years before I was born. Right after his diagnosis, I remember telling myself, “There have been so many strides in cancer treatments over the past thirty years. Surely
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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.
