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Learn More Does a bladder cancer diagnosis put patients at a higher risk of contracting the Coronavirus? Read these and answers to other bladder cancer-specific questions on our COVID-19 FAQ page: Learn More Help a firefighter. Tell him or her about bladder cancer. Firefighters are at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer. Here’s why. Learn more Live and archived video about bladder cancer and COVID-19 and more Check out our series of live video events bringing together regional experts to talk about bladder cancer and COVID-19 and other issues. Learn more Are you a patient or caregiver? Learning about bladder cancer? Are you a doctor or researcher? Doing research on bladder cancer? Are you a change maker? Interested in supporting us? Get your BCAN gear! Shop in the BCAN store Who we are The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is a community of patients, caregivers, survivors, advocates, medical and research professionals united in support of people touched by bladder cancer. Since our founding in 2005, BCAN has been on the front-lines advocating for greater public awareness and increased funding for research to identify effective treatments and eventually, a cure. What we do Each year, we provide thousands of patients, caregivers and the medical community with the educational resources and support services they need to navigate their journey. We work collaboratively with the medical and research professionals who are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and empower the patient community by allowing them to share experiences with others, and to participate in building awareness of the need for a cure. For thousands of doctors and patients across the country BCAN has been a companion in the search for a cure and the fight against bladder cancer. We could not achieve such impact without the endless help of our advocates, supporters and volunteers. How You Can Help Give a Gift Help us make critical bladder cancer programs and services possible. Your gift will make a difference . Walk to End Bladder Cancer BCAN’s signature awareness events across the US. Join a Support Group Get connected with other bladder cancer patients and caregivers. Volunteer with Us Consider sharing your time and talents to help the bladder cancer community. Educate your Community Join the BCAN Speakers Bureau or download resources to help others learn about bladder cancer. Raise Your voice Help BCAN advocate on state and federal issues important to the bladder cancer community. Meet a Chapel Hill Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassador, Leslie Watts The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is pleased to welcome one of our two Chapel Hill Walk to End Bladder Cancer Ambassadors, Leslie Watts. Dr. Matt Milowsky is also a Walk Ambassador. The Chapel Hill Walk will take place on May 2, 2020. Leslie told BCAN: My husband and I have Read More Read more Jill’s Story – Diagnosed at 34 I was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer in April 0f 2012. I was 34 years old. I had been in and out of the hospital prior to that because I could not urinate. As it turned out, I had tumors wrapped around part of my bladder. When the doctor Read More Read more Pamela’s Story About Her Daddy Pamela is an Ambassador for the upcoming Washington, DC Walk to End Bladder Cancer that will take place on May 2, 2020. I remember when my mother turned to me and broke the news. Daddy has cancer. This news stung like news had never stung before. It was the news Read More Read more View all stories Get news and information from Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network straight to your inbox. 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