We are thrilled to kick off the giving season, and invite you to join us in making a difference as we participate in Giving Tuesday.

This #GivingTuesday, we want to enhance our programming for all patients across Canada with a new resource!

The needs of bladder cancer patients are unique, so this #GivingTuesday we have set a goal of $15,000 to help fund the creation of a new Healthy Living Guidebook full of information, resources, recipes, nutrition tips, and exercise.

With your help, we can provide patients, caregivers, and their support teams with resources essential for living a healthy life with and beyond a bladder cancer diagnosis.

Start your holiday giving early at www.bladdercancercanada.org. Become a monthly donor for a lasting impact.

Learn more and access the new guidebook HERE.

We are delighted to announce that Bladder Cancer Canada has joined the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA). This strategic alliance not only strengthens the patient voice on a national level but also opens doors to valuable partnerships, enhancing our capacity to make a significant impact in research. The CCRA serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration among cancer research funders in Canada and plays a key role in shaping national research priorities. Together, with fellow CCRA members, we aim to maximize the collective impact of our investments in cancer research, furthering our commitment to advance knowledge, support, and outcomes for cancer patients nationwide.

Exciting advancements in bladder cancer treatment are on the horizon as a new combination of cancer medications demonstrates promising results. Recently presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress in Madrid, the research highlights the efficacy of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, administered via IV infusions. The combination significantly reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 55% in previously untreated patients with advanced bladder cancer, leading to a remarkable median overall survival of 31.5 months compared to 16.1 months with standard chemotherapy. These findings mark a significant stride in the ongoing efforts to enhance the treatment landscape for advanced bladder cancer.

Reference link: https://www.cancer.gov/types/bladder/research?c

Volunteer Role: Maritime Support Group Facilitator 

Fun Fact: I was the first teacher to bring yoga into our high school as a grade 11 course elective. My moment of pride was watching my students teach chair yoga to seniors and kindergartners. 

Passion Towards Volunteering for BCC: BCC as well as so many others were my support when I was going through my healing journey, and this is one way of paying it forward. I know the importance of social connection for our emotional and physical health, and looking forward to the opportunity. As someone who was given an incurable prognosis with advanced bladder cancer in 2020, I have been cancer free since 2021, and so, so grateful! My favourite quote….Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift! John Ortberg 

If you're interested in volunteering, contact Theresa to learn more.

The annual BCC Volunteer Award window closes November 30! 

More details can be found here.

With a monthly donation, you can provide consistent support that makes a lasting impact. Each $20 monthly contribution can provide a patient with a crucial 1-hour meeting with a Peer Support Volunteer.