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  • Monique’s Story: “Don’t let it define you.”

    20 Years of Impact: 20 Voices of BCAN For two decades, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has been a beacon of hope, support, and advocacy for patients and their loved ones. As we celebrate 20 years of collective progress, we honor the voices that have shaped this journey—those who have faced… Read More
  • Mary’s Story: “This has been a difficult chapter in my life, but it’s far from the end of my story.”

    20 Years of Impact: 20 Voices of BCAN For two decades, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has been a beacon of hope, support, and advocacy for patients and their loved ones. As we celebrate 20 years of collective progress, we honor the voices that have shaped this journey—those who have faced… Read More
  • Tami’s Story: “My mind was stuck on the fact that I had cancer.”

    Tami Angelucci’s bladder cancer journey began long before her actual diagnosis. For two years, she endured persistent discomfort and symptoms that doctors repeatedly dismissed as minor issues. It wasn’t until a series of unexpected turns that the truth finally came to light, leading to a life-altering diagnosis and treatment. What… Read More
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Colleen’s Story: “It is important to take each day as it comes because the obstacles seem insurmountable in the beginning.”

    Colleen Griffin’s journey began with a puzzling diagnosis of interstitial cystitis. Despite treatments, her symptoms persisted. Hope flickered with a mysterious back implant but a month later, strange pains led to a revealing CT scan – bladder cancer. Through chemotherapy and a radical cystectomy, she persevered with unwavering support. Today,… Read More
  • Anita’s Story: “We have to be our own advocates and live life as bravely and as fully as we can.”

    It started with a seemingly innocent symptom: blood in her urine. Initially dismissed as a urinary tract infection by her general practitioner, Anita sought a second opinion in December 2019. By January 2020, the reappearance of blood in her urine prompted an urgent referral to a urologist which led to… Read More
  • Colleen’s Story: “I told myself, Okay, I’m going to live in the moment the best that I can and I’m not going to let this stop me.”

    Battling through her bladder cancer diagnosis as a young mother, Colleen found hope and resilience, ultimately embracing a transformative therapy. Amidst her journey, family, friends, and the support of BCAN’s invaluable resources became pillars of strength. This is Colleen’s story: I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in May of… Read More