Fact:

Bladder Cancer is one of the most common cancers of the 20 main types of cancer diagnosed each year in the UK.

 

Fact:

It is the 5th most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK

 

Fact:

Sadly, diagnosis can often be late, particularly in women.

 

Fact:

Over 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed each year & 500,000 worldwide.

 

Fact:  

It has the highest recurrence rate of any known cancer - up to 80%

 

Fact:

The most common early symptoms are blood in the urine, frequency of going to the loo and pain whilst peeing.

 

Fact:

Bladder Cancer can be fatal if not treated.

 

THE MOST IMPORTANT FACT:

If diagnosed early, it is eminently treatable, and the 5 and 10 year survival rates can be very high

                                          Conclusion:

 

If you have any early symptoms - DONT wait - go and see your GP. It could be the most important appointment you ever make and could save your life.

 

                             

                               CORONAVIRUS UPDATE  -  SEPTEMBER 2020

                                     

All support groups have suspended meetings during the Lockdown and until further notice. Each group is still providing one to one support through peer support online and virtual groups. There are designated members of each group available to talk via email or mobile with any new patient wanting advice or just a friendly voice at the end of the line. If you don't know the contact details of the local group and they are not available on their web page, then do contact the Urology CNS who will point you in the right direction, or send an email to: [email protected] and we will connect you to a local contact

 

 

 

AUTUMN  ZOOM MEETINGS

 

There will be a Zoom meeting each month for anyone interested:

Details are:

 

Monday 28th September -  'Cancer Fatigue'

Monday 26th October - 'Taking my Stoma on Holiday'

Monday 30th November - Q & A with Urology Consultant

Monday 14th December - 'Christmas Trivia'

 

Each Meeting will start at 7.00pm and will last for 1 hour

 

If you wish to join any meeting please request an invite by sending an email to:

[email protected]

 

Further details on Plans for 2021 will be published in November

 

 

STAY SAFE, and remember the Goverment advice!!

 

 

Please note that further information on Zoom Meetings will now also be available from  Action Bladder Cancer UK web site as follows:

 

www.actionbladdercanceruk.org