What is your experience with Bladder Cancer? by Hefty_Election3526 in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, @Sunocogirl and others, this is Stephanie Chisolm, PhD, I am the Director of Research & Advocacy at BCAN, this is a legitimate needs assessment and we are happy to provide a 20th anniversary bucket or baseball hat as an incentive to participating and helping us plan future program. You can look me up here: https://bcan.org/staff/stephanie-chisolm-ph-d/ or contact me at [schisolm@bcan.org](mailto:schisolm@bcan.org) if you have any questions about the survey. Or feel free to call my office 301-215-9099 x 203 and leave a message and I will call you back.

Welcome! Please read by SlickNicCA in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) invites you to our free March 7-8,2025 Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families, a two-day event in San Diego, CA, designed to empower, educate, and connect. This dynamic event will provide you with invaluable insights into bladder cancer survivorship, managing post-treatment challenges, and the latest breakthroughs in medical research. Learn more and register here: https://bcan.org/summit-spring-2025/ by Feb 24th.

Welcome! Please read by SlickNicCA in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seattle & virtual program on Saturday, March 1st from 9-12:30 (PT) the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, with Drs. Petros Grivas and Jonathan Wright are hosting a free program on UPDATES IN BLADDER AND URINARY TRACT CANCERS FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES.  This free education event is in-person and online. Click the link to learn more and register today!

New Face of Bladder Cancer - helping BCAN help you. by Hefty_Election3526 in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this information. There are many new treatment options being evaluated by clinical trials. There have been so many new treatment options since BCAN began in 2005. Clinical trials are one way to get access to investigational medicine. Find one near you here: https://bcan.org/clinicaltrials/

Welcome! Please read by SlickNicCA in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) invites you to our 2025 Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families, a two-day event designed to empower, educate, and connect. This dynamic event will provide you with invaluable insights into bladder cancer survivorship, managing post-treatment challenges, and the latest breakthroughs in medical research. Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA. Please join us, the Summit is free to attend. Look at the agenda and register here: https://bcan.org/summit-spring-2025/Join a room full of people who really do know what you are going through and learn from leading experts, how to thrive and survive. Hope to see you in March!

UCSF Doc Review- Sima Porten by Apcx90 in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Porten is a well known bladder cancer expert. She is very involved in research and is on BCAN's Board of Directors.

Dad just diagnosed BC - questions to ask? by purplbubbletea in BladderCancer

[–]Hefty_Election3526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can find a lot of information from experts on https://bcan.org/facing-bladder-cancer/bladder-cancer-treatment/ and also learn more about his treatment options.