Causes: Cancer, Health
Mission: To increase public awareness about bladder cancer; to advocate bladder cancer research; and to provide educational and support services for the bladder cancer community.
Programs: Research - BCAN works to advance bladder cancer research. Recognizing the overwhelming need for research funding, BCAN has also engaged a new generation of researchers with the young investigator research awards (three $100,000-grants payable over two years). With an ongoing investment, BCAN will expand this innovative research program which provides hope for future treatments. In 2014, BCAN established the Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award, a $300,000 grant awarded over two years, for a seasoned researcher to bring a new perspective to bladder cancer research. The new award helped the organization reach the $1 million mark for research investment.
Education and Information - BCAN hosts a variety of educational programs and publishes materials to educate those coping with a bladder cancer diagnosis. Now in its second printing, BCAN's comprehensive patient handbook, "Bladder Cancer Basics for the Newly Diagnosed, " has been provided to thousands of survivors, caregivers, urology practices, and cancer centers across the U. S. The Patient Insight Webinar Series is an interactive web program that addresses a variety of issues from clinical trials to living with urinary diversion. The webinars feature top experts in their field and address patient concerns in an easy format. In 2014, BCAN expanded support programs by engaging community volunteers to staff the BCAN Connection information and referral line. The program provides practical resources for those coping with a bladder cancer diagnosis. The Survivor 2 Survivor program connects newly diagnosed patients with others with a similar diagnosis.
Think Tank - The Bladder Cancer Think Tank is the only medical symposium dedicated solely to bladder cancer. Through collaboration urologists, oncologists, scientists, and researchers are pioneering new treatment protocols, investigating genetic expressions, and improving access to quality care for those living with the disease. The John Quale Travel Fellowship program provides financial support to help select researchers pay travel expenses related to their attendance at the annual Bladder Cancer Think Tank where they have the opportunity to present their research, network with leading bladder cancer researchers and gain insights from the think tank. Each year, six $1,700 travel fellowships are awarded to early career physicians and scientists. The 2018 Think Tank was the largest to date engaging over 200 participants.
Mission: To increase public awareness about bladder cancer; to advocate bladder cancer research; and to provide educational and support services for the bladder cancer community.
Programs: Research - BCAN works to advance bladder cancer research. Recognizing the overwhelming need for research funding, BCAN has also engaged a new generation of researchers with the young investigator research awards (three $100,000-grants payable over two years). With an ongoing investment, BCAN will expand this innovative research program which provides hope for future treatments. In 2014, BCAN established the Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award, a $300,000 grant awarded over two years, for a seasoned researcher to bring a new perspective to bladder cancer research. The new award helped the organization reach the $1 million mark for research investment.
Education and Information - BCAN hosts a variety of educational programs and publishes materials to educate those coping with a bladder cancer diagnosis. Now in its second printing, BCAN's comprehensive patient handbook, "Bladder Cancer Basics for the Newly Diagnosed, " has been provided to thousands of survivors, caregivers, urology practices, and cancer centers across the U. S. The Patient Insight Webinar Series is an interactive web program that addresses a variety of issues from clinical trials to living with urinary diversion. The webinars feature top experts in their field and address patient concerns in an easy format. In 2014, BCAN expanded support programs by engaging community volunteers to staff the BCAN Connection information and referral line. The program provides practical resources for those coping with a bladder cancer diagnosis. The Survivor 2 Survivor program connects newly diagnosed patients with others with a similar diagnosis.
Think Tank - The Bladder Cancer Think Tank is the only medical symposium dedicated solely to bladder cancer. Through collaboration urologists, oncologists, scientists, and researchers are pioneering new treatment protocols, investigating genetic expressions, and improving access to quality care for those living with the disease. The John Quale Travel Fellowship program provides financial support to help select researchers pay travel expenses related to their attendance at the annual Bladder Cancer Think Tank where they have the opportunity to present their research, network with leading bladder cancer researchers and gain insights from the think tank. Each year, six $1,700 travel fellowships are awarded to early career physicians and scientists. The 2018 Think Tank was the largest to date engaging over 200 participants.
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