Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Mike shares his experience with bladder cancer, from early blood in his urine to a diagnosis, repeated TURBTs and BCG treatment, and a radical cystectomy with ileal conduit. He reflects on the patience recovery demands, the support he found through BCAN, and the advice he’d give his newly diagnosed… Read More

Heidi shares her experience caring for her husband, Mike, after his bladder cancer diagnosis, including seeking a second opinion, navigating BCG treatment and surgery, and coping with the uncertainty of caregiving. In October 2023, my husband kept interrupting a family gathering to use the restroom. To be honest,… Read More

When Megan noticed blood in her urine after running and hiking, she assumed the two were connected. “I thought maybe I’d pulled a muscle,” she says. “I’d never seen anything like that before.” Because it was Sunday, she saw a healthcare provider first thing Monday morning. Read More

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:… 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,… 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… 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… Read More

Amy Samuel began with unexpected symptoms that led to a surprising diagnosis and a journey that took her across countries, through treatment and into a new chapter of life. Along the way, she faced fear and uncertainty but discovered strength, faith, and the importance of community. Today, she reflects… Read More

After quietly struggling with subtle symptoms that were easy to dismiss, Brian Billings received a shocking bladder cancer diagnosis that would change his life. What began as routine doctor visits and small procedures quickly escalated to major surgery and an aggressive variant he hadn’t expected. Navigating treatment during the… Read More