Throughout March, join the BCC 12in1 League by creating a new monthly donation of $20 or more, and CanadaHelps will supercharge your monthly contribution with a one-time donation of $20 to Bladder Cancer Canada.

Already a member of the BCC 12in1 League? Increase your monthly contribution by $10 and CanadaHelps will donate an additional $10 to Bladder Cancer Canada. You can read the full terms and conditions here. 

Despite facing challenges like chemotherapy and surgery, Enid embraced life fully, finding joy in family, travel, and hobbies.

Now, she pays it forward by supporting others with bladder cancer, advocating for awareness, and offering peer support.

Enid's story is a reminder that with determination and support, life can indeed get better after a cancer diagnosis.

Both bladder cancer patients and caregivers are invited to take part in a study on how bladder cancer affects you.

Your participation will provide crucial information that can enhance our understanding of treatment from diagnosis and quality of life during and after treatment. Patient respondents are especially needed. Participants will be compensated $CA 30.00 for survey completion. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete.

For NMIBC patients: Currently or previously treated for NMIBC, diagnosed at least one year ago, not in a clinical trial.

For MIBC patients: Diagnosed within the last two years, had bladder surgery or refused/ ineligible within one year of diagnosis, not in a clinical trial.

The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and your input will truly make a difference. If you're interested in taking part, please email the study coordinator and indicate whether you are a patient with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) or Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC) or caregiver.

If you would be interested in learning more about this or other studies and/ or want to share your story with other bladder cancer patients, please click HERE. 

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm CT, with the next session slated for March 18th. The group provides a supportive community for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and connecting with others on similar journeys.

A special shoutout to The Winnipeg Foundation for their generous support of this program, helping us make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by bladder cancer.

If you or someone you know would benefit from joining our virtual Prairies Support Group meetings, please email info@bladdercancercanada.org to sign up.

We are thrilled to be hosting an in-person Education Event in Toronto on Monday, April 15 from 6-9 PM.

Join us at the Holiday Inn Downtown Toronto for an evening of educational presentations from Dr. Zlotta and Dr. Sridhar and networking with others in the bladder cancer community.

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Merck!

Thanks to your support and participation in the 2023 Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer, we had over 800 participants who took part in 17 walks across Canada.

Join Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer on September 21 & 22, 2024. Register and raise $150 between now and May 1st to be entered to win a $400 Amazon gift card.

Register today by visiting www.bccwalk.ca to help create a world where bladder cancer is just a memory.

Reference: Alonso CAI, Kassouf W, Gupta IR, et al. (2023). The role of Osr1 in bladder cancer [PROPOSAL].

Volunteer Role: Maritimes Support Group Admin

Fun fact about you: I'm a student in academia hoping to pursue cancer research, with the hopes of providing knowledge that can help patients in the clinic. 

Why are you passionate about volunteering for BCC: To get the opportunity to educate myself more about bladder cancer, offering support to others directly with the resources available within BCC, and putting a smile on people’s faces.