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• Global Lessons from the Africa Cancer Congress

  By Lydia Makaroff

  I had the privilege of attending the Africa Cancer Congress in my role as President of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition. These are some of the lessons that I came away with:

  * Collaborate across borders
  * Invest in pathologists 
  * Protect people from being exposed to cancer-causing agents 
  * Encourage people to quit smoking 
  * Engage community to raise awareness 
  * Prioritise mental health 
  * Financial support changes lives
  * Patient education is power
  * Invest in the workforce 
  * Invest in radiotherapy 
  * Invest in tele-consultations 
  * Invest in e-learning 
  * Improve clinical trial design 

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• Hannah's story

  My dad's experience with bladder cancer and my advice for others in a similar position.

  When Hannah’s dad was diagnosed with muscle invasive bladder cancer earlier this year, her world turned upside down. Luckily, Hannah’s job as a Medical Secretary within a Urology Department meant she was #BladderCancerAware and able to quickly get her dad the support he needed. Since his treatments, and with the help of her family and colleagues, Hannah has been a vocal advocate for increased bladder cancer awareness in her local area, whilst also raising a huge £4,000 for Fight Bladder Cancer.

  We spoke to Hannah about why this cause is so important to her.

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• How Tobacco and Secondhand Smoke Increase Bladder Cancer Risk

  By Olivia Smith

  Previously, it has been unclear what lifestyle choices that bladder cancer patients have made may relate to their cancer risk. However, one very recent study has now addressed some of these uncertainties. Let’s delve into this study a bit deeper…

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• A Deep Dive into Bladder Cancer Pathway Improvements

  By Pamela McGowan

  In a pivotal step toward creating a sustainable and enhanced care framework for bladder cancer patients, Fight Bladder Cancer's Exemplar Meeting 'Improving the Bladder Cancer Pathway' took place in Birmingham on 7th September 2023. The event brought the bladder cancer community together, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and information among key stakeholders, experts, advocates and patients alike, with the aim of developing concrete actions and recommendations for improving patient experience across the devolved nations.

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• Chemoradiotherapy vs. Radiotherapy Alone: New Insights from the BC2001 Trial for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

  By Olivia Smith

  Searching for the best way to treat bladder cancer, doctors are looking at using both chemotherapy and radiotherapy together. In this post, we talk about a study that looked at how well this combination works for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Let's explore what the study found and why it's important...

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• Fight Bladder Cancer Joins Forces with the Scottish Cancer Coalition in the Battle Against Cancer

  • Fight Bladder Cancer has become a member of the Scottish Cancer Coalition to combat cancer in Scotland

  • The collaboration aims to amplify efforts, enhance awareness, and support patients and families

  • Both organisations strive to empower individuals with vital information through awareness programs and create a supportive community for those affected by cancer

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• Shining a spotlight on the patient and carer experience at the UK Oncology Forum 2023

  by Pamela McGowan

  Fight Bladder Cancer's Chief Executive Officer Lydia Makaroff positioned the global patient perspective at the forefront of discussion during the UK's recent Oncology Forum in June

  Patient-centred management of bladder cancer was the focus of this year's UK Oncology Forum #OF23 bladder cancer breakout sessions and formed the basis of a range of outstanding and engaging presentations, shared amongst an equally engaged audience. Alongside fellow experts and stakeholders directly responsible for bladder cancer management and service delivery, research into personalised treatment, the impact of gender on patient outcomes and treatment intensity were all explored. Fight Bladder Cancer's Chief Executive Lydia Makaroff continued the patient focussed conversation by sharing groundbreaking patient and carer insights from the recently published multi-national study Patient and Carer Experiences with Bladder Cancer: Results from a Global Survey in 45 Countries, Makaroff et al., 2023 (1).  

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• Renowned Medical Professional Dr Andrew Dearden Elected Chair of Trustees Role at Fight Bladder Cancer Charity

  Fight Bladder Cancer selects Dr Andrew Dearden as the Chair of the Trustees, succeeding Deborah Major.

  [Chinnor, Oxfordshire, 3 July 2023] — Fight Bladder Cancer, a leading UK charity based in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by bladder cancer, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Andrew Dearden as the new Chair of Trustees. Dr Dearden, a highly respected medical practitioner and former Treasurer of the British Medical Association based in Cardiff, Wales, brings a wealth of medical expertise and financial acumen to advance Fight Bladder Cancer's mission and vision.

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• Fight Bladder Cancer at GMB Congress 2023

  Raising Awareness and Legal Support for Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens

  At the GMB Congress 2023, the London Region organised a Fight Bladder Cancer Fringe Meeting on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023. This event was co-ordinated by Sana Gilfillan, our Policy and Communications Manager.

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• Taking Bladder Cancer Awareness Month to the Highlands

  Ness Bridge in the centre of Inverness was lit orange in honour of bladder cancer patients

  Wow, what a month! We’re hugely thankful to everybody who helped us to raise awareness and funds for #BladderCancerMonth23. It was immense!

  We’ve always had incredible support from a small-but-mighty band of Scottish bladder cancer patients and their families, but this year they surpassed themselves. 

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