Patient Education

Bladder cancer: what patients need to know

Each year, nearly 75,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. While more common in men over age 55, bladder cancer can—and does—affect women and men of all ages. Hear from our bladder cancer specialists to learn what newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones should know about bladder cancer.

UNC Cancer Care – Central Line Care Educational Videos

• Types of Central Lines
• Central Line Port Care
• Dressing Changes for Tunneled Line
• PICC Line Care
• Central Line Flushing and Cap Changes
• Central Line Care Emergency Procedures
• Central Line Common Questions

Bladder Cancer Support Organizations

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) — BCAN’s mission is to increase public awareness about bladder cancer, to advance bladder cancer research and to provide educational and support services for the bladder cancer community.

Triangle Bladder Cancer Support Group — The Triangle Bladder Cancer Support Group has a mission to provide support, education and outreach for those touched by bladder cancer: survivors, caregivers, friends and all that are affected.

Additional Resources on Bladder Cancer

• American Cancer Society
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• National Cancer Institute
• Book: The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer
• UNC Department of Urology: Bladder Cancer Fact Sheet
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) comprehensive guide for newly diagnosed patients

Please note: these links provided do not constitute an endorsement or specific recommendation