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Men’s Health Network Joins National Coalitions: Supporting Bladder Cancer Research Funding and Strengthening the Nursing Workforce

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026MHN EditorAdvocacy, Disparities, Editorials, Legislative, New Again, Policy, Public PolicyLeave a comment

MHN announced its support for two national policy initiatives aimed at improving men’s health outcomes. The organization joined national coalitions advocating for the creation of a Bladder Cancer Research Program within the Department of Defense CDMRP and for federal policy updates recognizing post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as professional degrees to strengthen the healthcare workforce. The announcement highlights the importance of cancer prevention, research investment, and expanding access to care, particularly for men who face higher mortality rates and barriers to preventive services.Continue reading

I Didn’t Know You Could Get Cancer in Your Bladder…

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021Andrea Maddox-SmithOther CancersLeave a comment

While bladder cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, far too many people learn what the disease is at the time of diagnosis. I have heard from many patients and doctors that a common reaction is “I didn’t know you could get cancer in your bladder.” In 2021, the...Continue reading

What Are the Risk Factors for Bladder Cancer?

August 27, 2013September 6, 2013MHN EditorEditorials, Health, Others

What causes the 4th most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States? The jury is still out on the exact causes of bladder cancer, but researchers have discovered some important risk factors. Remember that having a risk factor, or even several, does not mean that you will get bladder cancer. Let’s explore the...Continue reading

A Novel Prostate Cancer Therapy Gets the Green Light

May 3, 2013January 30, 2014Armin BrottHealth, Prostate

Great news for individuals suffering from prostate cancer and men’s health advocates everywhere, as this week the FDA-approved a new treatment for men with the advanced stage of the disease. The vaccine, called Provenge, is not a traditional preventive cancer vaccine (such as those for cervical cancer), but rather boosts the patient’s immune system to...Continue reading

5 Things You Don’t Know about Bladder Cancer, but Should

March 5, 2013February 28, 2013Health, Uncategorized

As far as being the ‘elephant in the room’ goes, Bladder cancer wins this title hands down. And it’s rather surprising that it’s rarely spoken about since its incidence rate is significant.