Clinical

People 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...

Some 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...

A 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). Bladder cancer is...

Technology 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...

Several recent studies have found that people with bladder cancer have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Many emotional burdens and stressors caused by bladder cancer can lead to poor...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

With the arrival of new cancer drugs that act in specialized ways or target things like the immune system, it’s helpful to know whether your cancer might respond to a...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Have you or a loved one faced discrimination in a healthcare setting? There are many...

If you’ve been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you've likely discussed your sleep habits with your doctor. Healing requires adequate sleep, after all; sleep gives your body windows of opportunity to...

One method used to treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment. BCG is a type of bacteria. During BCG treatment, the bacteria are put directly into...

Our bodies are made up of billions of cells. When these cells grow and multiply too fast, they can cause cancer. Cancer can develop in any part of the body...

Small cell bladder cancer is officially known as small cell carcinoma of the bladder (SCCB) or as a poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder. It is a rare epithelial...

The relationship between bladder cancer and smoking has typically been investigated and tied to the smoking history of the patient. But there is now research suggesting that secondhand smoke also...

Searching for a clinical trial for bladder cancer can feel stressful and overwhelming, but connecting to clinical trials is now easier than ever. Whether it’s your first time looking or...

Bladder cancer develops when cells inside the bladder, often in the lining, start growing out of control. One of the most common early signs of bladder cancer is blood in...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...

You're ready to explore the world of clinical trials! I have come up with what I think are the top 7 things to keep in mind as you prepare and...

Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...