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Johnstone’s motivation for becoming a Fight Bladder Cancer Trustee
Johnstone had a radical cystectomy with a urostomy for muscle invasive bladder cancer in 2019. At the time he was a 64 year old GP. Six years on he apparently feels better than he ever has done. The stoma certainly doesn’t get in the way of being in the gym every...
Debate on Bladder Cancer in the Scottish Parliament
On Wednesday 10th September, there was a Members Business Debate in the Scottish Parliament by Stuart Mc Millan on Improving Bladder Cancer Diagnosis in Scotland. The key focus was on improving earlier diagnosis and to encourage people across all communities in...
Nice Approves New Treatment for Advanced Bladder Cancer
A combination of enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) will be available on the NHS in England for people with advanced bladder cancer who are eligible to receive platinum chemotherapy. Until now, for decades, patients with advanced urothelial...
Sparking conversations with Merck!
During Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025, it was fantastic to work with Merck Healthcare on a symptoms awareness-raising campaign, which took over Westminster tube station on the Jubilee line. The campaign, which encouraged people to recognise common symptoms and...
Join the FBC team as a Fundraising Executive!
Can you help us to help our army of fundraisers to do their thing by supporting their fundraising journey, every step of the way? We're recruiting for a Fundraising Executive to: ⚒️ develop tools to support fundraisers 🥳 act as a cheerleader, celebrating milestones...
FBC attends the 7th Bladder Cancer Translational Research Meeting.
By Pamela McGowan In February 2025, the team at Fight Bladder Cancer had the opportunity to attend an informative and outcome focussed event at the University of Birmingham, the 7th Bladder Cancer Translational Research Meeting. Organised by the Bladder Cancer...
Meeting Summary: NHS England 10-Year Health Plan Consultation Workshop
By Ravi Ruparel – Chair, EWNI Patient Steering Committee for Fight Bladder Cancer ravi@fightbladdercancer.co.uk On January 15, 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a workshop to gather patient feedback on the NHS England 10-Year Health Plan, with a strong focus on the...
Reflections on the NHS England Urology Diagnostic Project
By Melanie Costin, Director of Patient Engagement & Support, Fight Bladder Cancer. When I agreed to represent Fight Bladder Cancer on the NHS England Timed Urology Diagnostic Pathway, I thought it might be a chance to wave the flag for patients while quietly...
Bladder cancer online support groups
Living with bladder cancer can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you are not alone. At Fight Bladder Cancer, we are here to walk beside you every step of the way. We warmly invite you to join our next Zoom support meeting on Tuesday, 10th December, from 7 to 8 pm....
Exciting News: Fight Bladder Cancer Now Featured on ALISS
We’re thrilled to announce that Fight Bladder Cancer is now featured on ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland), a national digital programme that connects people with vital health and wellbeing resources across Scotland. This milestone supports our aim to...