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Fight Bladder Cancer Strategy Retreat
In May 2024, our trustees gathered for a Strategy Retreat led by Angela Style, a consultant from the Centre for Charity Effectiveness. It was a…
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Fight Bladder Cancer Event at the Houses of Parliament
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the Fight Bladder Cancer event at the Houses of Parliament, which took place last week during…
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My First Experience with a Urine Test for Bladder Cancer
By Melanie Costin For some time now, patients like me have been hoping that there would be a simple test that could detect bladder cancer, something easy and…
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Preparing for a urostomy
Samantha Sherratt, Transformation Director at the Urostomy Association. Being told that you’ve got cancer and need to have your bladder removed can be a shock,…
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European Association of Urology Congress 2024
By Melanie Costin The European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress held in Paris was an enlightening experience. As a bladder cancer patient advocate, it was…
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Fight Bladder Cancer’s Inaugural Presence at the Royal College of GPs Conference
By Johnstone Shaw Fight Bladder Cancer recently made a significant stride in its mission to raise awareness and support for bladder cancer by hosting its…
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Deborah Major: A Beacon of Hope at Fight Bladder Cancer
Deborah Major has resigned from her role as a trustee of Fight Bladder Cancer to focus more on her health and her family. Despite stepping down,…
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Darron, radical cystectomy, and choosing life over fear
With Florence Maponga Meet Darron, who narrates his story from diagnosis to treatment and his advice to other bladder cancer patients. My name is Darron;…
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Kevin: Navigating Bladder Cancer with Resilience and Hope
With Florence Maponga Meet Kevin, a 58-year-old who navigated the challenges of a Bladder Cancer diagnosis in 2020. INTRODUCTION It was back in September 2022…
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Changing trends in how men seek support and advice online
Increasing numbers of men have been seeking support through an online forum. Has the switch to online helped men open up about health? By Support…
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Dawn – 52 year old diagnosed with Grade 2 non-muscle Invasive bladder cancer
With Florence Maponga In this post, we feature Dawn, a 54-year-old mother of two who navigated a bladder cancer diagnosis in 2020. Introducing Dawn I…
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Cancer Signs on Urinal Mats in Pubs and Football Grounds, as Part of Major New NHS Cancer Catching Drive
Urinal mats in public places in England will begin to carry blood in pee cancer warnings for men, as part of a major new NHS…
