Action Bladder Cancer UK

Celebrate 30 Years of BAUN!
Join us at the BAUN Annual Conference 2025 – a major milestone year!

16–18 November 2025, EICC, Edinburgh

Visit us at the #ABCUK stand — come & say hi, pick up materials, & learn how we support patients & nurses across the UK.

#BAUN2025 #BAUN

“I couldn’t think of a more appropriate way to celebrate his life.”

On what would have been his father-in-law’s 79th birthday, Adam completed an incredible fundraising challenge in his memory, walking 100km.

Read his full story: actionbladdercanceruk.org/fundraising-...

#ABCUK #BladderCancer

Are you a #urology or #cancernurse supporting #bladdercancer patients?
Join our practical and inspiring #webinar to learn how to create a meaningful #supportgroup that truly benefits your #patients

Register now and take the first step:
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#ABCUK

Join Team ABC UK at #EdinburghKiltwalk on Sun 14th Sept & help us make a real difference for those affected by #bladdercancer

To keep your team or family walking together, we recommend signing up sooner rather than later.

Sign up now 👉 thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinb...

#Kiltwalk2025 #Edinburgh

We’re proud to see our team raising vital awareness of bladder cancer and connecting with incredible Urology Nurses, like these photos, taken at the Barts Health Urology Study Day.

Every conversation counts!

#BladderCancerAwareness #UrologyNurses #BartsHealth #PatientSupport #NurseEducation

New Bladder Cancer Support Group – Maggie’s - The Royal Marsden

Would you like to meet others going through a similar experience, share advice & talk in a safe, supportive space?

3rd Thurs each month
1 – 2pm
Maggie’s at The Royal Marsden

#BladderCancer #SupportGroup #MaggiesCentres #RoyalMarsden

Thanks to Di, who held an awareness stand at @frimleyhealth.bsky.social

It was a fantastic opportunity to speak with patients, carers, & NHS staff about #bladdercancer symptoms, early diagnosis, treatment options & the support #ABCUK offer.

#BladderCancerAwareness #PatientSupport #CancerSupport

Our latest IOPP Grant for 2025 has been awarded to a ground breaking research project at UCL:

“A Novel Treatment Strategy to Enhance Bladder Cancer Immunotherapy via NK Cell Activation”
Dr Jinhui Gao, overseen by Professor Jennifer Rohn

actionbladdercanceruk.org/iopp25univer...

#BladderCancer

Today, one of our amazing Patient Support Officers, Di, is at the Barts Health NHS Trust Urology Nursing Education Day, spreading awareness about bladder cancer.

A huge thank you to the Barts team!

#BladderCancerAwareness #UrologyNursing #NurseEducation #PatientSupport #BartsHealth

We’ve just shared some inspiring new fundraising stories on our website, including an incredible effort in memory of Dave Seabrook.

Read the full story and more inspiring fundraising journeys on our website: actionbladdercanceruk.org/fundraising-...

#BladderCancer #Fundraising #InMemory #ABCUK

ABC UK is proud to announce the first grant awarded through our IOPP 2025:

Understanding How Treatment-Resistant Bladder Cancer Develops.

Led by Matthew Byrne and his team at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences!

👉 Learn more: actionbladdercanceruk.org/iopp25-oxfor...

#BladderCancer

FREE Nurses Webinar – Monday 18 August, 6.30pm
Setting up a Support Group for Your Patients.

Are you a urology or cancer nurse working with #bladdercancer patients? Join our online session to learn how to set up and run a successful #supportgroup

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#Urology

We have awarded our 2025 ABC UK Nursing Grant to SPARC – Supporting Sexual Recovery for Women with Bladder Cancer, led by Rebecca Martin - The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

We can’t wait to share the impact it will make for women living beyond bladder cancer.

#BladderCancer #SexualHealth

Thrilled that my fabulous postdoc @jinhuigao.bsky.social has been awarded a generous grant from @abcuk.bsky.social to explore the utility of boosting natural killer cells in fighting bladder cancer! actionbladdercanceruk.org/iopp25univer...

Thrilled to share that our bladder cancer research project has been awarded funding from Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social IOPP scheme! Grateful for the support and excited to push the science forward!
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Nurses - do you know an amazing nurse making a real difference in bladder cancer care?
Now’s the time to shine a light on them!

Winner announced at Nurses Education Day in Birmingham, Sept 2025!
£500 education support
£100 shopping voucher

actionbladdercanceruk.org/nurse-of-the-year-award

#ABCUK

Did you know that companies can also support our work by making a company charitable donation, providing gifts in kind or #corporatesponsorship ?

Visit: actionbladdercanceruk.org/corporate-su... or contact: info@actionbladdercanceruk.org for more!

#bladdercancer #fundraising #corporatesponsor

Our free Annual Nurses Education Day is on Friday 5th September & spaces are almost filled!

✅ Stay up-to-date with the latest in bladder cancer care
✅ Learn from expert speakers
✅ Connect with fellow professionals

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#bladdercancer #nurse #urologynurse

We’re now offering many more ways to get involved and raise funds - from marathons and cycle rides to fun walks, swims, or even your own creative challenge.

Head here to explore all the current opportunities and regional events: actionbladdercanceruk.org/join-in-even...

#Fundraising #BladderCancer

Too many people are in the dark about #bladdercancer , that’s why at ABC UK, we’re committed to:
Raising awareness
Supporting patients
Funding research
Campaigning for faster diagnosis & better treatment

Like, share & tag someone who needs to know the signs!

#BladderCancerAwareness

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness throughout May.

From sharing facts and stories, fundraising, and supporting others, your efforts have made a real impact.

Awareness doesn’t stop here, let’s keep the momentum going!

#BladderCancer #BladderCancerAwareness

Gareth was diagnosed with high-risk, high-grade non-muscle invasive #bladdercancer (NMIBC) in November 2023 at the age of 56. His only early warning? A brief spell of blood in the urine — three times & just at the end of the flow.

Read his story:
actionbladdercanceruk.org/blog/article...

#BCAM2025

One patient described having a nagging intermittent pain in his lower back.
Pelvic pain or discomfort could be a sign of #BladderCancer
If something doesn’t feel right, see your doctor.

Find out more: actionbladdercanceruk.org/symptoms/

#BladderCancerAwarenessMonth #bcam25 #abcuk

If you're living with urological cancer, join us for the Wolverhampton Patient Support Meeting on June 2nd for an insightful talk on Health and Wellbeing.

📅 2nd June
⏰ 1.30pm til 3.30pm
📍 St. Patrick's Church, WV10 0QQ

#UrologicalCancer #BladderCancer #CancerSupport #HealthAndWellbeing

Looking to make a difference but not sure where to start?

We’ve made it easier than ever to support people affected by #bladdercancer — check out our brand new A–Z of Fundraising Activities!

Download your fundraising toolkit today!
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#BCAM2025

We're proud to unveil our new awareness poster, featuring powerful artwork by renowned British artist Tracey Emin.

"We can’t always see people’s disabilities and living with a stoma is difficult."
— Tracey Emin, Part of Me, 2022.

Share the poster. Talk about the symptoms!

#BladderCancer #Stoma

Di is at @gstt-nhs.bsky.social today and has based the ABC UK stand in the Urology Department for their busy clinic!

#bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bcam2025 #abcuk

We’re proud to launch our brand-new Z card – a credit card-sized, fold-out flyer designed to help people quickly recognise the signs of #bladdercancer

It's now part of our awareness packs & can also be ordered separately: actionbladdercanceruk.org/order-materi...

#bladdercancerawareness #bcam2025

Jackie has been at Coventry Walsgrave Hospital today, spreading awareness of bladder cancer and handing out lots of leaflets!

#bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #coventry #bcam2025 #abcuk

Our free Annual Nurses Education Day is on Friday 5th September & spaces are filling up fast!

Don’t miss your chance to:
✅ Stay up-to-date with the latest in #bladdercancer care
✅ Learn from expert speakers
✅ Connect with fellow professionals

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

#BCAM2025