Melatonin Can Be a Friend to Bladder Cancer PatientsIf you’ve been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you've likely discussed your sleep habits with your doctor. Healing requires adequate sleep, after all;...reactions7comments
Newly Diagnosed With NMIBC: What to ExpectHearing that you have bladder cancer can feel scary and overwhelming. If you have been diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, called...reactions5comments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer and the MicrobiomeThere are trillions of microorganisms on or inside the human body. Microorganisms or microbes are tiny living things. They can only be...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
UroAmp: A New Predictive Tool for Bladder CancerConvergent Genomics has developed a urine test called UroAmp for bladder cancer. UroAmp can give doctors detailed genetic information about bladder cancer...reactions3comments
AI: The Future of Bladder Cancer Diagnostics and TreatmentBladder cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat over a lifetime. But artificial intelligence (AI) methods may reduce the cost of...reactions4comments
Bladder Cancer and Ureteral Stents: What You Need to KnowOur bodies are made up of billions of cells. When these cells grow and multiply too fast, they can cause cancer. Cancer...reactions6comments
Bladder Cancer and Blood Clots (Thrombosis)Bladder cancer develops when cells inside the bladder, often in the lining, start growing out of control. One of the most common...reactions19comments
Depression and Anxiety in People With Bladder CancerSeveral recent studies have found that people with bladder cancer have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Many emotional burdens and stressors...reactions9comments
What Is Time Toxicity in Advanced Bladder Cancer?Treatment for advanced bladder cancer may provide survival benefits of several months to a year. During treatment decisions, these benefits must be...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Discover Your Clinical Trial OptionsSearching for a clinical trial for bladder cancer can feel stressful and overwhelming, but connecting to clinical trials is now easier than...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Genetic & Genomic Testing: What I LearnedHave you thought about cancer genetic testing, has your doctor mentioned it, or have you even heard of cancer genetic testing? I...reactions2comments