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  • Wendy’s Story: “Facing cancer helped me realize I wanted to live, and living is beautiful.”

    Facing a life-threatening diagnosis is never easy, but sometimes the journey through uncertainty reveals true strength. Wendy Williams’s story follows her diagnosis of aggressive bladder cancer, navigating multiple treatments, tests, and a search for alternatives when conventional methods seemed limited. With the support of a dedicated medical team, family and… Read More
  • John’s Story: “My first thought was denial and then panic.”

    A seemingly small incident set in motion a series of events that would change everything for John Peart. What started as a minor concern soon became impossible to ignore, leading to a medical discovery that would force him to confront one of life’s toughest challenges. With his wife’s unwavering support… Read More
  • Daniel’s Story: “Be your own advocate and be an advocate for others.”

    In the summer of 2023, Daniel Gereg began experiencing unexpected health issues. Occasional nausea quickly escalated to persistent vomiting, prompting a visit to the emergency room. The medical team managed to stabilize his condition, but concerns about his overall health remained. A CT scan revealed something concerning in the bladder,… Read More
  • Melanie’s Story: “I keep telling myself, it’s nothing I did to cause this, it just happened.”

    While only a few weeks pregnant, Melanie Weisman noticed unusual urinary symptoms. Despite being initially dismissed as a UTI, she persisted because she felt something was wrong. After visible blood in her urine and severe back pain, an ultrasound revealed a mass in her bladder: it was a tumor. This… Read More
  • Liliana’s Story: “Just keep moving forward.”

    Listen to our podcast with Liliana: While training for a marathon, Liliana Martin first noticed blood in her urine. Despite initial tests showing minimal blood, doctors dismissed it as a side effect of running or a kidney stone. A year later, the blood reappeared more intensely while training for… Read More
  • Rick’s Story: “I was spared to help save others.”

    A seemingly insignificant black speck in his urine during a routine bathroom break turned out to be a signal of a profound change in Rick Bulifant’s life. What started as a tiny anomaly led him down a path of medical appointments, a daunting diagnosis, and eventually, a life-saving surgery. This… Read More
  • Duke’s Story: “It all comes down to the choices that we make in life.”

    Duke Dahlin never imagined that traces of blood in his urine would later lead to a diagnosis of stage two bladder cancer. After a challenging recovery and with the support of family and BCAN, he navigated this journey and has returned to doing the things he used to love. Duke’s… Read More
  • Tim’s Story: “We are strong. We are positive. We are together.”

    Listen to Tim’s story in this moving podcast episode: Tim Stanley came across blood in his urine, thinking it was a kidney stone, but further tests revealed not just stones but something he never expected: bladder cancer. His recovery was not easy, but with support from his family and the… Read More
  • Noelle’s Story: “I felt relieved I wasn’t alone.”

    What initially felt like cramps, eventually resulted in blood in Noelle Bhenning’s urine which revealed something she would have never expected: bladder cancer. Now, she undergoes regular cystoscopies to manage her condition but found solace in the BCAN community in being able to share her story to support others. This… Read More