Hi everyone, We are a little early with our Autumn News so that we can remind you about the upcoming USANZ Convention in Melbourne (25 – 28 Feb). Our charity, Australia’s leading charity for bladder cancer patients, is staffed by volunteers. Our team comprises patients, urologists and urology nurses. Our goal is to give all […]
Recurring tumors
Hi all,My name is Nancy and I was diagnosed with grade 2 Bladder Cancer in 2019, due to my numerous health issues, this was something extra I did not need. I started off with 6 monthly cystoscopies, but in early 2022 I was to have 3 monthly cystoscopies and scrapings and 6 weeks later I […]
This week is Urology Week!
Urology Week is an annual international campaign Urology Week is an international campaign for increasing awareness of urological conditions and treatment. This year (26-30 September 2021) the focus is on blood in urine as an indicator for bladder cancer. We encourage everyone to spread the word about blood in urine and how important it is […]
BladderCancer.org.au Spring 2022 Newsletter
Hi Everyone, After a very successful USANZ Exhibit on the Gold Coast in July, and a new financial year ahead of us, our charity grows ever stronger, supporting patients and medical professionals involved in bladder cancer. Our updated free Procedure Guides were a big hit at USANZ. You can download these for free. We also have new stock of patient Guidebooks, […]
New Board Member – Dr Sachin Perera
Sachin Perera is one of the newest members to join the bladdercancer.org.au board in 2022. Sachin is a junior doctor based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Parkville, Victoria with a focus of practice in urology. As an aspirational Urologist he works closely with leaders in the field to deliver research and […]
Bladder removal
I have to have my bladder removed plus nymph gland and all other parts attached to bladder. I’m not looking forward to this at all but believe I have to have it done to get rid of this awful cancer. Would love to hear from those who have had this done and how they coped […]
USANZ22 EKO Guitar Winner
The Bladder Cancer Australia Charity Foundation guitar prize is fast becoming a popular convention must do at at USANZ. Delegates visiting our convention booth for our latest bladder cancer patient literature and other resources also sign up for a chance to win our guitar prize. The lucky winner this year is Nick Davies from Tasmania! […]
BladderCancer.org.au at USANZ22
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand 2022 Conference We are distributing our Bladder Cancer Patient Guidebook and other patient resources at USANZ22 Our booth also has a draw going for an EKO EVO III D EQ guitar valued at $899.00 Note that there are costs involved in attending a conference like this and […]
My dad’s story
In April 2021 dad went to his GP as he was urinating blood. An ultrasound determined the presence of bladder lesions and he was immediately referred to a urologist. A biopsy in June 2021 confirmed dad had bladder cancer that penetrated the muscle. A very aggressive small cell carcinoma. The urologist consulted an oncologist who […]
Embarrassing Affirmations (Video)
May is #BladderCancerMonth22 🗓️ We are challenging taboos and sparking conversations about most common symptom of bladder cancer – blood in urine. Embarrassment shouldn’t be what stops us from sharing the concern with others, especially a doctor. Some things we’re embarrassed about are harmless. Some, might not be. If you see blood in your urine, […]
BladderCancer.org.au Newsletter – MAY IS INTERNATIONAL BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
#DontGoRed MAY IS INTERNATIONAL BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH NOW is the time to create an awareness promotion in your hospital, surgery or neighbourhood that you can launch on Monday next week. Bladder Cancer Awareness month can be a great topic for weekly team meetings. Do a fund raiser in your neighbourhood. Put posters in urinals […]
Micropapillary Carcinoma Bladder Cancer
After several GP visits and Urologist visits for frequent and painful urination it wasn’t until almost six months later my husband was diagnosed with Stage IV bladder cancer on 27/5/21. It was a very rare and aggressive form known as Micropapillary Carcinoma Bladder Cancer. His treating Urologist hadn’t seen this type since 2006 and his […]