Being told that you’ve got cancer and need to have your bladder removed can be a shock, particularly if you’re recommended for prompt surgery for a urinary diversion, such as a urostomy. The best way to overcome any fears and to prepare for the new you is to ask lots of questions from those in the know.   ..read more

I won’t try and explain here all the ins and outs of how they work, please head over to our new ) if you would like more information. However, recently I had my first experience with a urinary biomarker test, and I want to share this with others who might be navigating similar waters ..read more

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 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. This significant event aimed to elevate the conversation about bladder cancer, ensuring it becomes a priority on the parliamentary agenda. Our goal was to secure commitments from MPs to help achieve our policy objectives ..read more

Fight Bladder Cancer was represented at this event by Andrew Dearden (Chair of the Trustees), Alison Birtle (Trustee and Medical Advisor), Param Mariappan (Medical Advisor), Lydia Makaroff (Chief Executive), and me – Melanie Costin (Director of Patient Engagement & Support ..read more

Despite stepping down, We are grateful that Deborah’s commitment to Fight Bladder Cancer and our aims remains strong, and that she will continue her invaluable work hosting the Southampton bladder cancer support group and the Bournemouth May Awareness Walk, in addition to maintaining her vital role as a bladder buddy ..read more

My name is Darron; I am 53 years old and have been a chef all my life. I have always enjoyed country pursuits – fishing, dog training and general outdoor life- a relief from the pressures of a commercial kitchen. Back in 2015, I noticed some blood in my urine but put it down to kidney stones as I passed what I thought was a stone about a week later. I thought nothing more of it until I again saw blood in November 2021, at which point I went to my GP, and there, my journey started ..read more

On a sunny Saturday morning in November 2011, a letter was delivered that turned my world upside down. My Biopsy results concluded that recent symptoms I had been experiencing of blood in my urine was in fact bladder cancer. I was diagnosed with stage 3, T2 growth, and I needed immediate treatment. After a whirlwind few month consisting of chemotherapy, followed by a radical cystectomy (completed with a Neo Bladder), I eventually became a Bladder Cancer Survivor.  ..read more

We supported the Men’s Health campaign that launched on 13th December within The Guardian and online ..read more

Pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and sports stadiums will be among the public places using the lifesaving mats with men’s workplaces also targeted ..read more

In this post, we feature Dawn, a 54-year-old mother of two who navigated a bladder cancer diagnosis in 2020 ..read more