Who We Are

BCAN - the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - is the first national advocacy organization dedicated to improving public awareness of bladder cancer and increasing research directed towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of the disease. Founded in May 2005, BCAN is a cooperative effort among bladder cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the medical community.

BCAN Patient Forum, May 16 in Cleveland, Ohio

BCAN continues its regional patient forums “Understanding Bladder Cancer,” an educational program directed at patients, family members, and caregivers, in Cleveland on May 16.  Please click here for details and to register.

You are invited to A Tribute to John Carter Quale

Celebrating BCAN’s Fourth Anniversary, a fundraiser in the Washington DC area on Sunday, June 7th.  The proceeds will be used to fund BCAN’s first Career Development Award for Bladder Cancer Research.  Click here to view your invitation and click here for a reply form.

Research Updates from American Urology Association's Annual Meeting

Click here to go to our Bladder Cancer News page and read stories about bladder cancer research study results presented at the AUA’s Annual Meeting held in Chicago in April.

Cancer Survivorship Telephone Education Workshop Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer

CancerCare is offering a three-part Telephone Education Workshop for survivors and their  on three Tuesdays from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Eastern Time.  For more information, click here and scroll down to the 2nd event.

Clinical Trial Recruiting Smokers to Test a Bladder Cancer Screening Test

For more information, go to our Bladder Cancer News section.

In Memory of Tom Knorr

BCAN mourns the loss of one of our friends and volunteers, Tom Knorr, who died of bladder cancer on March 25.  Tom was initially diagnosed with the disease in 2005.  His courage, optimism and compassion for others will be greatly missed.

Click here to read Tom’s own words about his journey.

Bladder Cancer Basics for the Newly Diagnosed-Available NOW

BCAN’s first handbook for newly diagnosed patients is now available, free of charge. “Bladder Cancer Basics for the Newly Diagnosed” will help patients learn about their diagnosis and treatment options to enable them,  with the help of their medical team, make informed choices about their continued medical care.Please click here if you would like to order copies of the handbook or download a PDF.

Welcome Claire Saxton!

We are thrilled to welcome Claire Saxton as BCAN’s first Executive Director. Claire has over fifteen years experience as a non-profit manager and fund development professional, including as Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Resource Center in Austin, Texas. Claire received her MBA from the University of Oregon. In conjunction with BCAN’s Board of Directors, Claire is responsible for shaping and leading BCAN as we continue to expand. For more information about Claire, please click here.

Bladder Cancer Webinar

On January 8, BCAN once again partnered with the AUA Foundation to present a Bladder Cancer webinar.  In case you missed it, you can listen to a recorded version by clicking here and completing a free registration process.