Clinical Trial & Research Center |
The ICN Clinical Trial Center offers the latest information on current IC clinical trials which patients can participate in at no extra charge. Clinical trials provide vital testing and study opportunities for upcoming therapies and for improving our understanding of the IC bladder. Read more! |
Drug Assistance Programs |
A number of assistance programs are now available to help patients pay for their medications. From the pharmaceutical company sponsored programs to State & Local drug insurance programs, there is help for patients who are struggling to pay for needed medications. Read more |
Fresh Tastes by Bev Laumann |
The ICN is delighted to feature articles & recipes on the IC Diet by Beverly Laumann. Bev is the author of A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an Interstitial Cystitis Diet" the only comprehensive book written for ICers who are concerned about nutrition and diet. It is a best seller throughout the world and in our own ICN shop. Bev is one of the most important IC activists, authors and contributors to the IC movement. Read more! |
IC Chef On-Line Cookbook |
Looking for recipes??? Over the years, we've collected a wide variety of IC friendly recipes from patients. Read more! |
IC Lifestyles by Gaye & Andrew Sandler |
Gaye & Andrew Sandler are a husband and wife time who wrote "Patient to Patient: Managing IC & Related Conditions" and "Please Understand: The IC Guide For Partners." They contribute occasional columns and feature stories to the ICN on exercise, self help, family relationships, chemical sensitivities and more! Read more! |
MD & Clinical Care Provider Resources |
Educational resources and CME programs for clinicians treating interstitial cystitis, as well as a list of urologists and physical therapists currently treating interstitial cystitis patients. Read more! |
Meet The IC Experts Guest Lecture Series |
The ICN has featured many of the brightest IC minds in our free, on-line lecture series in our live-on-line auditorium & chat room. From leading clinicians to breakthrough researchers, this is your chance to hear IC from leading experts in the fields. All transcripts are available as well! Read more! |
Patient Stories |
Read other patient stories today! Read more! |
Pregnancy Journal & Resources |
For patients considering pregnancy, we've featured two useful resources in our ICN Pregnancy center, including a pregnancy journal by IC patient Lesa Ferencz and a wonderful Pre-pregnancy checklist by IC patient Melanie. We also offer pregnancy discussion forums in the ICN Support Forum! Read more! |
Research Library |
Are you curious about what's happening in the IC research movement? Want to read the latest scientific publications and abstracts in the urology journals? Our research library includes links to past studies and an opportunity to search, live, the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) Read more! |
Survey Center |
The ICN also conducts a variety of surveys on our website that you can participate in today! From diet to sex to explaining IC to children, these surveys share the accumulated wisdom of patients throughout the world. Read more! |
World Center |
A list of current patient organizations around the world! Read more! |
