Below is an update on current ANZUP-led and co-badged Bladder Cancer trials taken from ANZUPs most recent monthly membership update. Trial Updates Bladder Cancer (PDF Download)
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Mike
I too was diagnosed in July 2018 with a high grade but non-invasive bladder cancer. Since then I had 6 weeks of BCG treatment followed by a further cystoscopy in which biopsies were taken. I’m glad to say that these revealed no cancer cells. I’m to have further cystoscopies every 3 months in 2019 with […]
First 6 weeks of BCG
I was diagnosed with both non invasive and invasive July 2018 and have now completed my first 6 weeks of BCG. The roller coaster ride, the journey, has certainly be interesting. I am now waiting for my next Cystoscopy in a few weeks. I am looking for anybody that has been through similar treatment and […]
Australian Clinical Bladder Cancer Trials for Non-Invasive BC
All of the major milestones in controlling cancer worldwide have come through clinical trials. ANZUP is committed to increasing engagement with consumers, carers and the broader community to promote the importance of clinical trial research. Read more about ANZUP Bladder Cancer Trials
Think Tank 2018: Bigger and Better than ever!
Earlier this month, our board member Dr Stephanie Demkiw was fortunate enough to attend the BCAN Think Tank in Denver, Colorado – a meeting that brings together 250 of the top medical and scientific minds in bladder cancer. The meeting opened with a session for patient advocates. This included approximately 30 patients, many of which […]
UroGP conference 2018
Last weekend the BladderCancer.org.au team were at the UroGP conference at Melbourne Convention Centre. As usual our publications were very popular and we are almost sold out of both of our booklets now. That is now 4,000 booklets in doctor’s, patient’s and nurse’s hands and another 1,000 are now in production. Our “Bloody Piss” posters were […]
Bladder Cancer Care Plan – Free download
We have created a Bladder Cancer Care Plan document aimed specifically for use by both medical professionals and patients dealing with bladder cancer. The document is free to download! Read more
9th Annual Urology in General Practice Symposium – UroGP 2018
bladderCancer.org.au founder Tony Moore will be a guest speaker at UroGP in August! This excellent Urology for GP’s & Nurses Conference is to be held at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre on Saturday August 18th 2018 Registration and more info here: https://urogp.com.au
ANZUP Bladder Cancer Trials
Read the latest updates on current ANZUP-led Bladder Cancer trials including co-badged studies at ANZUP Bladder Cancer Trials. The Bladder Cancer trials include: BCG+MM Trial, BL 12 Trial, PCR MIB and NMIBC-SI.
Environmental and Occupational Risk Factors for Bladder Cancer – A BCAN Patient Insight Webinar
Smoking tobacco is a well-established risk factor for bladder cancer. Yet so many BCAN patients have never smoked. What are the other factors that influence risk of this disease? And, can any of them be avoided? In this webinar, Dr. Debra Silverman, Chief of the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch within the Division of Cancer […]
Wee Tests!
This company is offering home urine tests: www.wetestonline.com It’s cheaper than a doctor’s visit. Useful if you have some concerns about your wee and it’s difficult for you to get to doctor. However we must stress, if you notice a change in your urine, especially pink or red urine ….. GET TO A DOCTOR.
Before, During & After BCG: What to Expect
If you are considering BCG this is a very good article to read: www.bladdercancer.net/living/expect-bcg-treatment/