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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 4d

#bladdercancer is often diagnosed later in women than men.

One of the most common early symptoms is blood in your wee – even just once. It might look bright red, rusty or dark brown. There may be clots.

Don’t ignore it. Even if it disappears, speak to your GP. Early diagnosis is vital.

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 9d

Hard to believe it’s been a week since the #RCGP2025

Here’s a lovely photo of Jackie and Di with two fantastic GPs we met during the event, such great conversations and shared commitment to improving bladder cancer outcomes!

#RCGP2025 #PrimaryCare #BladderCancerAwareness #EarlyDiagnosis

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 17d

Great to be at #RCGPAC! 👋
Lovely catching up with Alison from @nbmedical.bsky.social
to chat about the fantastic response to our Primary Care learning module - case study–based, interactive & supported by Regional Cancer Alliances. 💙

#BladderCancer #PrimaryCare #Collaboration

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 18d

A little snippet of the Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference so far!

Nice to see @nbmedical.bsky.social here, having partnered with them on our learning module for Primary Care.

#bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #rcgp25 #rcgpac2025

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 18d

Here we are! All set and ready for @rcgp.bsky.social
Annual Conference 2025!

Come and say hello to us at stand J22!

#bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #rcgp #rcgpac2025

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 20d

The #NIHR Patient Engagement in Clinical Development Service, in collaboration with ABC UK, is looking for 6–8 adults (18+) in the UK who:
✅ Have lived experience of bladder cancer – either as a patient or carer
✅ Can access and use a program like Microsoft Word

tinyurl.com/mvupep8z

#BladderCancer

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 21d

It’s #Stoptober🚭Thinking about quitting smoking? There’s no better time than now.

Tag a friend/family member below to let them know you’re taking on the challenge!

Every step towards quitting can reduce your risk of bladder cancer & improve your overall health.

#BladderCancer

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 24d

💛 #FundraiserFriday 💛

A massive #thankyou to Susan who took the plunge in June, swimming the Great North Swim on behalf of #ABCUK

Not only did she brave the open water, she also raised an incredible £1,020 to help fund vital research, raise awareness & support people affected by #bladder cancer

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · 27d

Getting Ready for RCGP Conference 2025!

We’re getting organised and geared up to attend the RCGP Annual Conference in Newport on 9th & 10th October!

Here’s a look back at our stand from last year 👇 we can’t wait to meet even more of you this time around!

#RCGP2025 #BladderCancer #GP #PrimaryCare

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 27

Anna, a researcher at King’s College London, is looking for:
Bladder cancer patients (NMIBC or MIBC)
Health care professionals who see patients with suspected or diagnosed bladder cancer
to take part in a one-off online interview.

#BladderCancer #Research #CancerDiagnosis #PatientVoices

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 25

Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with bladder cancer? Join our free online webinar designed to help you live well with cancer through practical advice on diet & exercise.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1676693638...

#BladderCancer #Nutrition #Exercise #CancerSupport

Living with Bladder Cancer - Your Physical Wellness

A talk about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise after a diagnosis of bladder cancer.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 19

Back in April, Rachael & 10 family members took on the Glasgow Kiltwalk - Big Stroll in memory of her beloved uncle & to raise awareness for #bladdercancer - Despite the rainy weather, their smiles and determination shone through!

A huge thank you to Rachael and her team!

#BladderCancerAwareness

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 17

Brilliant feedback from our recent Nurses Education Day!

Want to be the first to know about next year’s event?
Sign up to our mailing list today and stay up to date with all our news and events!

actionbladdercanceruk.org/newsletter/

#BladderCancer #NurseEducation #Nursing #UrologyNurse

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 15

Although many non-smokers develop bladder cancer, smoking greatly increases a person’s risk of developing it.

Stoptober is coming this October, and we are ready to support you.

www.nhs.uk/better-healt...

#bladdercancer #stoptober #smokefree

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 12

We can’t believe it’s been a week already!

Our Annual Nurses Education Day was an incredible event, bringing together passionate nurses dedicated to improving bladder cancer care.

Here’s what some of our amazing attendees had to say about the day ⬇️

#BladderCancer #NurseEducation #ThankYouNurses

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to the winner of the ABC UK Nurse of the Year award, Kathryn Chatterton, Bladder Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Cancer Nurse Specialist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust!

#nurseoftheyear #ABCUK #urologynurse #urology #nurse #bladdercancer

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our final speaker of the day was Chris, a bladder cancer patient, who wanted to share his story of living with bladder cancer.

Thanks for sharing your story, Chris. This means a lot to us and to the Nurses that come to our event.

#bladdercancer #ABCUK #urology #urologynurse

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you to Kathryn Chatterton, Victoria Julian, Karena Lemonnier and Teresa McEvoy for presenting 4 difficult cases to us, and for offering a discussion for each.

#urology #urologynurse #bladdercancer

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lovely photo of Paula Allchorne, one of our trustees, and 2 of the fabulous nurses that booked on to todays event.

#urology #urologynurse #bladdercancer #ABCUK

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

We have just had an overview of trials informing current care of muscle invasive cancer patients, by Rebecca Martin, Dr Shaista Hafeez and Patricia Khumalo.

#bladdercancer #urology #oncology

Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

'Transgender patients with bladder cancer' was an engaging and reflective account by Jenny Akins, of managing a transgender patient who required cystectomy surgery.

#cystectomy #bladdercancer #urology

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Prof Nikhil Vasdev & Dr Anand Sharma presenting'Is tailoring treatment based on biomarkers going to be the future in bladder cancer management?' & Helen Johnson exploring treatment decision making, with 'Patient treatment preference in MIBC - is there really a choice?'

#bladdercancer #urology

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Action Bladder Cancer UK @abcuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are underway at our ABC UK Annual Nurses Education Day!

So far, Paula Allchorne has discussed 'Where does TULA fit into the bladder cancer pathway?' Followed by Mr John McGrath presenting on 'Improving patient care - GIRFT initiatives in bladder cancer.'

#bladdercancer #urologynurse #urology

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RM Partners NHS @rmpcanceralliance.bsky.social · Sep 2

Know the symptoms of bladder cancer? It could be blood in your pee, even just once, a urine infection that keeps returning, or pain when peeing. If you experience any of these contact your GP practice. More info at: www.samesymptomsdifferentstory.com @abcuk.bsky.social
‬ #SameSymptomsDifferentStory

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · Sep 5

We're at the @abcuk.bsky.social bladder cancer training event today, to share information about our new trial COBRA.

A photo of the hall where the event is taking place, showing the welcome slide: Understanding Bladder Cancer and the latest developments

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