BCAN recently interviewed Dr. John Gore of the University of Washington Medicine. We asked him about the importance clinical trials and research, as well as patient participation in trials. What got you interested in research and clinical trials? Dr. Gore: At the beginning of my career, I had the opportunity
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BCAN’s Co-founder Looks Back on the Last 15 Years
As we look back on 15 years of progress in the fight against bladder cancer, BCAN recently interviewed Diane Zipursky Quale, BCAN’s co-founder to get her perspectives on milestones that have occurred during that time. As her husband John’s disease worsened, they became dismayed and frightened to learn about the
Meet Dr. Sima Porten, Ambassador for the Bay Area Walk to End Bladder Cancer
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is pleased to announce that Dr. Sima Porten will serve as an Ambassador for the Bay Area (San Francisco) Walk to End Bladder Cancer that takes place on May 9, 2020. Dr. Porten also serves on the BCAN Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Porten received her
Meet Dr. Rian Dickstein, a Baltimore Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassador
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is delighted to announce that Dr. Rian Dickstein will serve as an Ambassador to the Baltimore Walk to End Bladder Cancer that will take place on May 9, 2020. Dr. Dickstein is a urologic oncologist who trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in
Meet Dr. Gary Steinberg, the New York City Walk Ambassador
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is proud to announce that Dr. Gary Steinberg, MD, FACS, will serve as the Ambassador for the New York City Walk to End Bladder Cancer on April 25, 2020. Dr. Steinberg is also Chairperson of BCAN’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Steinberg is the Professor and
Meet Dr. Jonathan Wright, a Seattle Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassador
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is pleased to announce that Dr. Jonathan Wright of the University of Washington will join Dr. Petros Grivas as an Ambassador of the Seattle Walk to End Bladder Cancer on May 2, 2020. Dr. Wright is a Urologic Oncologist at the University of Washington/Seattle Cancer
Meet Dr. Petros Grivas, a Seattle Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassador
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is pleased to announce that Dr. Petros Grivas will serve as one of two of this year’s Ambassadors of the Seattle Walk to End Bladder Cancer, which takes place on May 2, 2020. He is joined by Dr. Jonathan Wright of the University of Washington.
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Bladder Cancer Patients
(January 6, 2020, Bethesda, MD) Today, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) announced that they have achieved another major milestone and are marking their 15th anniversary in 2020, representing 15 years of progress against bladder cancer. Founded in 2005, BCAN is the only national advocacy organization devoted to advancing bladder
Announcing BCAN 2020 Young Investigator Awards
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is pleased to announce two 2020 Young Investigator Awards *(YIA), to support the development of outstanding early career research scientists and clinical cancer research investigators who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the understanding and treatment of bladder cancer and/or upper tract urothelial cancer research.