Jennifer Toth

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. While it has been a rollercoaster on top of my Lung Cancer, it has been manageable. I initially had tumors on the wall...

In January, I was admitted to ICU with sepsis. It came from a urinary tract infection. It was the first one I had ever had in my life, so I didn't...

UTI stands for urinary tract infection. Typically with this type of infection, there can be pain, burning with urination, possibly blood in urine, a frequency to urinate, cloudy, dark, or strange...

Hello, everyone. I have been missing in action for approximately 5 weeks. The reason and subsequent actions will probably blow your mind. I have never been a person to have a...

When you are told you need to have a cystoscopy, it can be quite terrifying.  Inserting an endoscope into your bladder with a camera on the end, while awake, scared...

After a cancer diagnosis, our finances can go into a tailspin. There are co-payments, treatments, medications not covered, and travel expenses. Add to that if you have been placed on disability...

BCG -Bacillus Calmette–Guérin, is a term that Bladder Cancer survivors are a bit of afraid of. It is sometimes referred to as an immunotherapy. I have noticed that many people...

Have you heard about this spectacular program called LIVESTRONG at the YMCA? It is an amazing partnership with Livestrong, the cancer support community, and local YMCAs all across the United...

For those of us who are lucky enough to still have our bladders, our fear with upcoming cystoscopies can certainly raise our stress levels to brand new highs. You see...

Not the day I was told I had Lung Cancer. Not the day I was told I had Bladder Cancer. Not before or after my surgery to remove both left...

We are all in the same boat with some types of bladder issues. Whether you are stage 1 and endure BCG or have had your bladder removed and all the...

As you know, I was diagnosed four years ago with Lung Cancer and had my entire left lung removed and have been in active treatment ever since. Chemotherapy, radiation, chemotherapy...

Do you experience bladder spasms, discomfort, trouble urinating and/or general pelvic pain after your BCG treatments or even with a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?  I have terrible bladder spasms every...

In 2014, I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and have been in active treatment ever since. I go every two weeks to have Opdivo (immunotherapy) infusions (into a vein). In 2017, when...

Have you recently started BCG treatments for non-invasive bladder cancer? There are many possible side effects of this treatment: The common theme here is that BCG side effects may mimic...

First of all, welcome to our new BladderCancer.net friends. We are a caring group and we know this is not the new club you wanted to join. You were forced...

The operation is called a transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Your surgeon removes the tumor in your bladder through the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine...

ME!!! Oh my. When I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer in April 2017, I had absolutely no symptoms. A tumor was found inside my bladder during my every 3 months...

A cystoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of your bladder and the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). A hollow tube...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s visits, therapy visits, etc. The amount of paperwork...