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Researchers looking for bladder cancer survivors to complete a survey

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Researchers from Texas are recruiting men and women diagnosed with bladder cancer within the last four years to complete a telephone survey.

Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center are conducting a research program trying to understand how cancer affects the lives of men and women. The goal is to create a new patient education and counseling program for bladder cancer patients.

People who take part in the project can expect:
* A short phone call to make sure you are eligible to be in the study
* A phone-based survey that will last 45 to 60 minutes.

For more information, go to the "Bladder Cancer News" section of BCAN's website:
http://www.bcan.org/stay-informed/bladder-cancer-news/

Thank you for considering participating in this survey to give researchers a better idea of the impact of surviving bladder cancer.

Claire Saxton
Executive Director
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
www.bcan.org

Related links from BCAN

Researchers are looking for bladder cancer survivors to complete a telephone survey. Click here for more information.

Newly diagnosed
Information for those newly diagnosed with bladder cancer from BCAN.

Bladder Cancer Basics for the Newly Diagnosed
Download or order a copy of BCAN's patient handbook "Bladder Cancer Basics for the Newly Diagnosed" free of charge.

Clinical trials
Get information about clinical trials and BCAN's Clinical Trials Matching Service which is offered at no charge.

Women and bladder cancer
Information about women and bladder cancer from BCAN.

BCAN's glossary (PDF)

BCAN's November Patient Forum in San Francisco
"Understanding Bladder Cancer: A BCAN Patient Forum"
San Francisco, CA
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
The forum and lunch are free, but pre-registration is required at www.bcan.org or 888-901-BCAN

Presentations from BCAN's May 2009 Patient Forum
Presentations and slides from BCAN's most recent Patient Forum in Cleveland. Those diagnosed with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer will be most interested in Dr. Jones' and Dr Pohar's presentations. People diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer will be most interested in Dr. Gong and Dr. Gilligan's presentations. Dr. Campbell talks about improving outcomes in bladder cancer patients, and Dr. Hansel talks about the importance of pathology in diagnosing, staging, and deciding on treatment for each patient.

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