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Join CBCAN
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We invite you to join CBCAN, no charge, by registering on-line.
By joining CBCAN this will allow you to join the Discussion Forum, download the Bladder Cancer Basics brochure, as well, we will keep you informed about future meetings in your area and will ensure that you receive our Newsletter when available
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Bladder Cancer Facts
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In 2010, Statistics Canada estimates that 7,100 people in Canada will be diagnosed with bladder cancer, making it the 6th most common cancer in Canada (5th most common among men, with 5,300 cases and 12th most common among women with 1,800 cases).
With a recurrence rate of nearly 80%, bladder cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat on a per patient basis, and the high recurrence rate raises many issues affecting quality of life because of its persistence
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Helpful Links
Please let us know if you have found a site(s) that may be helpful to bladder cancer patients
 | The Navigating Cancer website with its slogan "connecting you to your best care", provides resources for a wide range of cancer. go» |
| |  | CUA represents and provides a voice for all Canadian urologists to foster dedication of all members of the profession toward ensuring the highest possible standard of urologic care for Canadians. go» |
| |  | BCAN - the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - is the first U.S. based Non-Profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving public awareness of bladder cancer and increasing research directed towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of the disease. Founded in May 2005, BCAN is a cooperative effort among bladder cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the medical community. go» |
| |  | The American Urological Association (AUA), founded in 1902, is a professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care, and works to ensure that its more that members are current on the latest research and practices in urology. go» |
| |  | Cancer View Canada connects Canadians to online services, information and resources for cancer control. It is an ever-evolving portal that brings together resources for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive, palliative and end-of-life care. Cancer View Canada has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada, through the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. go» |
| |  | The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting all persons with gastrointestinal or urinary diversions by providing emotional support, experienced and practical help, instructional and informational services through its membership, to the family unit, associated caregivers and the general public. go» |
| |  | The American Bladder Cancer Society’s function is to raise awareness of bladder cancer among the general public and the medical community, to advocate through all means available the advance of research into a cure, treatment, early diagnosis and quality of life issues of survivors, to support bladder cancer survivors by providing community as well as by encouraging the concept of informed medical consumerism. go» |
| |  | The goal of WebCafe is to present information on current treatment options for bladder cancer in an unbiased way, and to help direct users to further information via the Web on the subjects that concern them. We are not affiliated with any organization, and all external links given throughout the site are for reference purposes only. Please note that references to specific providers or other resources do not reflect an endorsement of the services... go» |
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