Blærekreftforeningen

Founded in 2012, Blærekreftforeningen is a non-profit association based in Oslo, Norway working on health, medical research.

Blærekreftforeningen is a Norwegian patient association founded in 2012 and run by bladder cancer patients, supporting people affected by bladder cancer, their relatives and others interested in the disease. It offers information, guidance and contact with peers through a volunteer peer support service and local meetings, and publishes the member magazine URO. The association works to raise awareness of bladder cancer, improve treatment and follow-up, and increase research and access to clinical trials and new medicines. It is politically independent and takes part in dialogue with politicians, health authorities and researchers. It is a national organisation, with members across Norway, and is a member of Kreftforeningen and FFO. Its only employee is the daily leader.