MCC Daily Tribune
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May every year. This is a time to discuss what bladder cancer is, its common symptoms, the risks involved, and preventative measures. Many aren’t aware of the disease symptoms and there is no better time than now to arm them with the necessary information to take their health seriously. In this month, you can also take some time to remember and honor those who lost their lives to bladder cancer. Be there for someone who might have lost a loved one. Empathy won’t cost you a dime and besides, it’s so fulfilling. Learn, help, and contribute!
HOW TO OBSERVE BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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Start a campaign on social media
As social media has the highest reach, why not start an awareness campaign with #BladderCancerAwareness? A hashtag can go a long way! -
Share your stories
Whether you’re a patient, a loved one, or a caregiver, share your personal stories to help raise awareness and also to honor those who have been impacted by the disease. Let them know they’re not alone. -
Wear orange
Choose to wear orange more often this month to stand in solidarity with those living with bladder cancer or a loved one who is taking care of a patient. Kind gestures never hurt!
5 FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BLADDER CANCER
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A common type of cancer
According to current statistics, cancer in the bladder is the 6th most common cancer in the U.S. -
Bloody urine is a sign
Blood in the urine turns out to be a common symptom of bladder cancer. -
Common in men
Bladder cancer has a high occurrence rate in men than in women. -
Say no to smoking
People who smoke have twice as much chance of contracting the disease as non-smokers. -
High recurrence rate
Bladder cancer has a 50 to 80% chance of returning, the highest among all cancers.
WHY BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT
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A time of gratitude
In the month of Bladder Cancer Awareness, let’s thank our healthcare experts for working endlessly to give us a better life. We should also give gratitude to supportive family and friends of those who suffer from bladder cancer. -
Rising to the challenge
Through the observation of this month, we can understand the challenges faced by cancer patients and also pinpoint needs that are not met. We should also pay a visit to cancer patients to show our support. -
Boosts funding
Creating awareness of the disease can encourage investment into the research, care, and treatment that matters most to patients. Give what you have, a little can go a long way.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month - National Today
Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/11/2023