Patient Resources
Patient support
One of the greatest resources for bladder cancer patients and caregivers is BCAN (Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network). BCAN is a cooperative effort among bladder cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the medical community to improve public awareness of bladder cancer and increase research directed toward the diagnosis, treatment and cure of the disease. Visit BCAN.org

Published resources about bladder cancer
This book by David Pulver, Mark Schoenberg, MD, and Fran Pulver resulted from a unique collaboration between doctors and patients. The book combines expert medical information with a clear writing style that organizes and presents the information in the most patient friendly way. This book will help you be a proactive patient, have better conversations with your doctor, and become your own advocate in fighting bladder cancer. More information about this book is available at www.bladdercancerbook.org.
Helpful links
- National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/bladder
- American Urological Association’s (AUA’s) Urology Care Foundation http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/bladder-cancer
- AUA’s Bladder Cancer Patient Guide http://www.urologyhealth.org/educational-materials
- “Inspire” Patient Blog https://www.inspire.com/groups/bladder-cancer-advocacy-network/
- Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) https://www.bcan.org/
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