News & Blog

Year: 2018
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Time is Running Out to Register for the Inaugural “Walk for an IC Cure”

The inaugural Walk for an IC Cure is only a week away! You can register for this event or donate online. Do you want to host an IC Walk in…

While Fighting the Opioid Epidemic, Don’t Forget Those Who Are Suffering From Pain

“But as we combat the opioid crisis, we cannot forget that pain is a real problem. Severe pain—chronic or acute—affects a broad spectrum of our fellow Americans: our children, our…

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Veronica Corral Shares Her “Walk for an IC Cure” Story

Veronica will be joining the ICA as we Walk for an IC Cure! This is why she is walking: “I was diagnosed with IC when I was 23 years old.…

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ICA Board Member Raises Awareness for IC

ICA Board member Michael Greenwell is raising awareness through his workplace. On August 17, 2018, his company published an article on their workplace intranet, I Am ICF, that showcases the…

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Time is Running Out to Get Your T-shirt for the Premier “Walk for an IC Cure”

You can register for this event or donate online. Do you want to host an IC Walk in your hometown? Contact ICA at icamail@ichelp.org.

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On the Road with IC

From the Winter 2017 issue of the ICA Update The condition and its symptoms can make traveling a challenge. Patients share what works when IC is your travel companion. Read…

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Summer Issue of ICA Update Mailing Soon

The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis (IC) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The ICA Update is a benefit of donors who give $50…

People in Pain Speak Out

Rebecca Sidden Shares Her Story at HHS Pain Task Force Meeting “Hi, my name is Rebecca Sidden. My story starts as a 22 year old graduate school student diagnosed with…

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Climbing Mountains, Raising IC Awareness!

Heidi and Estelle have both had the opportunity to learn about IC over the past several years through their work at Aquinox Pharmaceuticals. As IC is not well known and…

Aquinox Halts Development of Rosiptor (AQX-1125)

As many interstitial cystitis (IC) and bladder pain syndrome (BPS) patients may have heard, Aquinox has halted its development program for rosiptor (AQX-1125).  The purpose of the LEADERSHIP 301 trial…