Stories

Chris Parente is a seven-time Emmy Award winning reporter, anchor and entertainment host. You can watch him weekdays from 4:30-9:00 a.m. co-anchoring “Daybreak” on Fox 31 in Denver, CO.  He also is chronicling his bladder cancer journey on his YouTube channel, “Sudden Urgency.”  This is Chris’s story: In 2025,… Read More

From the shock of reading a bladder cancer diagnosis in his patient portal just before Christmas to becoming a trusted voice for thousands of patients online, Mike shares an honest, inspiring journey of resilience, advocacy and hope. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the fear of diagnosis, the… Read More

In 2021, I thought I was dealing with a frustrating string of urinary tract infections. Looking back, I can see the warning signs. At the time, I didn’t. Over the course of seven or eight months, I had four or five UTIs. Every time symptoms appeared, I went to… Read More

At just 48 years old, Vincent Rossi faced two life-changing cancer diagnoses at the same time: colon cancer and an aggressive form of bladder cancer. What followed was a difficult journey filled with major surgeries, chemotherapy and multiple treatments after his bladder cancer returned as upper tract urothelial carcinoma… Read More

When Angie Glender noticed blood in her urine, she immediately feared it was bladder cancer — the same disease her husband had faced years earlier. What began as a concerning symptom quickly turned into a far more complex journey involving a rare diagnosis, difficult treatment decisions, and an unwavering support… Read More

Music. Community. Purpose. The Beacon of Love Musical Campaign is a 2026 fundraising initiative created by performing artists Izii Isreal and Elita Starr of Outahit Records to benefit the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN). This campaign was born from an extraordinary friendship — one rooted in music, generosity and community. Read More

At 83, Fletcher Lamkin’s bladder cancer journey has been shaped by resilience, difficult decisions and an unwavering determination to keep moving forward. What began as a seemingly minor symptom soon led him into a series of treatments, setbacks and life-altering choices. Through it all, he holds tightly to a simple… Read More

Margo Wickersham’s story is a powerful reminder that listening to your instincts can change everything. What began as a fleeting, easy-to-dismiss sign led her down a path she never expected. Through uncertainty, difficult decisions, and moments of profound isolation, Margo found strength, community, and a renewed purpose that now fuels… Read More

Scott Wiley thought the changes he was experiencing were simply part of getting older, until a routine cystoscopy revealed something troubling. What followed was an unexpected journey marked by second opinions, treatment during the pandemic, personal loss and hard-earned hope. With the support of his family and the BCAN community,… Read More