Bladder cancer is the 6th most diagnosed cancer in the United States. Sadly, not a lot of people know about bladder cancer even though it is relatively common. There will be about 80,000 new cases of bladder cancer diagnosed this year alone, and sadly over 17,000 people will die from the disease. – Mary Dunn, Secretary of the NC Triangle Chapter of BCAN

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) raises funds to advance research in order to provide better treatment options for patients with bladder cancer. Listen to Mary Dunn’s conversation about the 5k Walk/Run to End Bladder Cancer with Aaron Johnson on the Aaron Keck Show on April 13, 2018.

 

The fundraiser takes place 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5 at Southern Community Park. Click here for information.

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