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 […]
BladderCancer.org.au News – Autumn 2022
Hi everyone, Another season arrives with hope that we can resume normal lives with COVID. It’s been a trying time for everyone, but especially for the medical fraternity, and patients waiting for pain relief through surgery. Let’s hope that another COVID variant and subsequent wave doesn’t interrupt our recovery. We are flying the Ukranian flag […]
Bladder Cancer & Smoking Study
This recent study by Marc Diocera gives more weight to smoking being a major factor in bladder cancer illness. Study Details Substantial changes in the prevalence of the principal kidney and bladder cancer risk factors, smoking (both cancers) and body fatness (kidney cancer), have occurred but the contemporary cancer burden attributable to these factors has […]
Monash University Study – $20 Coles voucher offer
Eligible participants: Have been diagnosed with cancer (any type) in the last three years Speak English as their primary language Are aged 18+ years Participants will be required to answer a brief screening email and complete an online survey, that should take 20-30 mins. Upon completion, they will then receive a $20 Coles voucher for their time. Sidney Davies School of […]
Bladder Cancer Patients interview – earn $100 honorarium
An independent market research company (Metis Healthcare Research) is conducting interviews with people who have been diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer (cancer that has spread beyond the bladder). The interviews are being conducted on behalf of a pharmaceutical manufacturer that is in the process of preparing for a possible launch of a new treatment for […]