Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)

11/06/2026

June is Men’s Health Month, a reminder that paying attention to your health can make a difference.

Did you know that men are 3–4 times more likely to be diagnosed with bladder cancer than women? Learning from others who have faced the disease can provide insight, encouragement, and hope.

Read real stories from men who have navigated a bladder cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you.

10/06/2026

Deion Sanders discusses "getting his swagger back" after his bladder cancer treatment last year.

09/06/2026

When Fletcher was diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer, he was told that without treatment he might have only two years to live.

Today, at 83, he is cancer-free.

His journey has included difficult decisions, treatment complications, and ongoing challenges that continue long after cancer. Through it all, Fletcher has held on to one belief: never give in.

"What matters most is that I chose to fight."

04/06/2026

For many bladder cancer patients, undergoing a radical cystectomy (removal of the bladder) requires choosing a form of urinary diversion. With multiple options available, each with different lifestyle considerations, this decision can feel overwhelming.

Divya Ajay, MD, MPH, a reconstructive urologist specializing in cancer survivorship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will discuss how shared decision-making can help patients feel more informed and confident. She will also introduce a digital decision aid tool designed to support patients as they navigate urinary diversion choices.

In this session, Dr. Ajay will cover:

▪️What a radical cystectomy involves and why urinary diversion is necessary
▪️The different types of urinary diversion and key factors to consider
▪️How shared decision-making supports more informed care
▪️How decision aid tools can improve understanding and guide conversations with providers

This webinar is designed for patients, caregivers, and anyone considering bladder removal surgery who wants to better understand their options and feel more confident in the decision-making process.

A Q&A session will follow the presentation, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions directly to the expert.

03/06/2026

At 48, Vincent Rossi was diagnosed with both colon cancer and an aggressive form of bladder cancer. What followed were years of surgeries, treatments, setbacks, and uncertainty.

But Vincent refused to let cancer write the final chapter.

In this powerful story, he shares how running became a lifeline, why he chose to tackle a 50-mile ultramarathon before another major surgery, and how determination, community, and hope carried him through some of the toughest moments of his life.

His story is a reminder that even in the face of unimaginable challenges, we can keep moving forward.

02/06/2026

The Unexpected Gift That Bladder Cancer Can Give a Marriage

While managing a serious illness can be brutal, many couples find the experience transforms their marriage for the better and forges an unbreakable bond.

01/06/2026

Would could not be prouder to share this video of our co-founder, Diane Zipursky Quale, receiving an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Patient Advocate award. This award recognizes Diane's tireless efforts over the last 21 years to create better todays and more tomorrows for bladder cancer patients and those who love them. Congratulations, Diane!!

31/05/2026

Pathology reports are easier to understand than ever, helping patients feel more informed and empowered about their care.

31/05/2026

Awareness of clinical trials is growing, 33% of recently diagnosed patients now explore trials, up from 23% over a decade ago.

30/05/2026

Every BCAN Walk has an amazing community of patients, families and advocates. But not every Walk has Elvis! Thank you, thank you very much St. Louis.