Jacquie's story: a bladder cancer survivorMy story with bladder cancer began in 2005, at age 47. I began having symptoms similar to those of a urinary tract infection (UTI). My symptoms did not respond to... By Editorial Team1 day agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
CT Day RoutineAfter all the needle pokes, procedures, and tests I have endured during my cancer journey, there is still one thing that gives me the worst anxiety of them all. CT... By Brittney Tellekamp2 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Bladder Cancer Changed My Work LifeIf you had told me 5 years ago that my life would look like it does at this moment - I would have thought you were out of your mind... By Liz Hiles6 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don't Worry - You Won’t Remember Most of ThisFear of the future is the constant shadow of a cancer diagnosis. Once the doctor shines a light on your cancer the shadow of fear - of the future -... By Paul Hebert7 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Exercising with an OstomyI have always enjoyed being active. For years I danced recreationally and professionally. I also took up powerlifting for a few years. Working out and doing physical activities has always... By Brittney TellekampJuly 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Journey with Bladder CancerRecently the team posed a question to the community on Facebook, “Have you ever been told bladder cancer was the “easy” cancer?" I read it. Yet, my mind did not... By Lelee YoungJuly 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Subtle Differences Between Stage IIIB and Stage IVI was diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2016. I had my procedure the following month. Until the end of last year, I was under the impression that I was... By Liz HilesJuly 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MORE Bladder Cancer Resources for Warriors Under 40You may be wondering why someone in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) demographic may want or need a separate support system from the general population. Well, the primary reason:... By Liz HilesJuly 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Stay FocusedWhen I was first diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1999, I said to my doctor "don't make a big deal of it there is only a little blood." He did... By alowe10016July 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Teachings: Joining the Bladdercancer.net TeamHello there! My name is Amanda. I am the new content lead responsible for maintaining the flow of the articles on BladderCancer.net. My background is in public health, with a... By amandadeleoJuly 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Ostomate on the Go: the NecessitiesFor those who have gone through bladder cancer, had a radical cystectomy, and either chosen or ended up with a urostomy - it may feel like you are tied down... By Brittney TellekampJuly 13, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Looking The PartBlame it on Hollywood or maybe those heart-wrenching cancer commercials, but society definitely recognizes a very specific, stereotypical look for cancer patients. It's as if the casting call states: "Actor... By Brittney TellekampJuly 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Bladder Cancer Resources for Warriors Under 40When I was diagnosed in 2016, there were very few bladder cancer resources online, especially for someone as young as I was. Virtual meetings were not really yet a thing... By Liz HilesJuly 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer and DrugsUp until my bladder cancer, I rarely used drugs. I rarely even took aspirin, let alone morphine. But cancer will change many things about our life. In my case, it... By Guy WheatleyJuly 2, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don’t Delay Getting Back to LifeIt has been 8 years since my chemotherapy and surgery to remove my bladder and prostate, installing a neobladder. I’m pretty much back to normal. I say pretty much because... By Paul HebertJune 29, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Silent RecurrenceI was 47-years old at the first diagnosis of a single non-invasive urothelial carcinoma (NMBIC. It was described as, “Something in your bladder cancer that has to come out so... By JBrown62June 28, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying To Stay PositiveSo, to make a long story short, back in April of this year, I noticed some blood clots in my urine. I then made an appointment with my urologist and... By CandlerBagusJune 28, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Don’t Fear the Bladder CancerI was reminded I have a CAT scan coming up in a few weeks. I am 8 years from my surgery and still need to get annual CAT scans. My... By Paul HebertJune 25, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Reduce Emergency Room Visits: Managing Abdominal PainPain management when you have bladder cancer can be a real challenge. Recent research shows that people with bladder cancer are more likely to visit an emergency room for gastrointestinal... By Editorial TeamJune 24, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying Holistic RemediesI am a 100% supporter of science-backed medicine. It is my medical team’s knowledge and care that has brought me back from the brink of my bladder cancer time and... By Brittney TellekampJune 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
