Chemoresection in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerNon-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is the most common type of bladder cancer. It affects about 3 out of 4 people with the disease. An emerging therapy may give people... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Genetics and Bladder Cancer: A Family AffairBladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States, and the number of new cases continues to rise each year. Bladder cancer is more likely to affect... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Cachexia and Sarcopenia With Bladder CancerUnintended weight loss can be a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. For many people, this is not a problem. But for some, it begins to affect their... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Medical Nutrition Therapy May Help Fight CancerDiet and nutrition are hot topics lately. If you are on social media, you are likely scrolling past lots of articles on the newest studies about how food can affect... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Urinary Dysfunction and IncontinenceBladder cancer and cancer treatments can damage the nerves and muscles that help control the urine flow from your bladder. This can cause problems with urination (urinary dysfunction) and leaking... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ostomies and Bladder CancerIf you have bladder cancer, some medical jargon may feel confusing. Many medical terms sound similar but have different meanings. This is the case with words you may have heard... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer: Environmental and Occupational HazardsSome of the biggest cancer risks come from lifestyle factors known as environmental hazards. These hazards are present in many people's daily lives. Occupational hazards are a type of environmental... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer DefinedThe most common treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG). BCG involves filling the bladder with a live strain of the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis, which works... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Vitamin D and Cancer PreventionAs knowledge of cancer evolves, so do treatment and prevention methods. Some researchers focus on fighting cancer already in a person's body. Others focus on figuring out things that could... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Problems That Can Happen After Radical CystectomyIf you have bladder cancer or cancer that has spread from other areas into your bladder, you may need a radical cystectomy. Like all surgeries, radical cystectomy can cause further... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Urethral CancerUrethral cancer is cancer of the urethra. The urethra is a tube that allows urine to leave the body. Cancer of the urethra is a rare and aggressive cancer. Less... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Pelvic Floor Prolapse: Should You be Worried?If you have bladder cancer, your doctor might recommend a procedure called a radical cystectomy. During a radical cystectomy, doctors remove your bladder. They may also remove your surrounding organs... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Updates to UC and NMIBC Bladder Cancer TreatmentIn 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made decisions on several new treatments for bladder cancer. This may help provide more options for people with bladder cancer.1-3 When... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
New Treatment Hopes for People with Transitional Cell CarcinomaTransitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common type of bladder cancer. TCC is sometimes called urothelial carcinoma. TCC forms in certain cells that line the bladder. These cells are... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding and Choosing Your UrologistWhen you are newly diagnosed with bladder cancer, your care team will expand. In addition to an oncologist, you may need a urologist. You may also have some personal considerations... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bladder Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy vs ChemotherapyPeople may know chemotherapy as a cancer treatment more readily than immunotherapy. But immunotherapy is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement in the treatment of... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bladder Cancer in WomenSome people refer to bladder cancer as an "old man's cancer." After all, it is the 4th leading type of cancer in men. However, about 20,000 women are diagnosed with... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
New Clinical Trial Sparks Hope for Those with Metastatic Urothelial CarcinomaA clinical trial led by drug company G1 Therapeutics will look at a new combination of chemotherapy drugs to treat locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC).1 Bladder cancer is... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments