Living

When I was diagnosed in August 2016, I knew that I was in for a battle. I had my radical cystectomy on September 23, 2016. Due to complications, I bounced...

The extraction of my tooth had barely registered when the dentist leaned down and said, “Have you had that spot on your nose long?” Without waiting for a response, she...

Here at BladderCancer.net we know that love and support are key parts of the journey. That is why for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month we are giving away a Compassion Blanket...

We're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. I talked to Leanne in Part 1 about her early symptoms and treatment decisions. In this part, she discusses her radical cystectomy...

I had an RC/IC (radical cystectomy/ileal conduit) in September 2014. I don't think about my bag; it has become a natural part of my life. I chose to have RC a short...

Survivor's guilt: noun, a condition of mental and emotional stress experienced by someone who has survived an incident in which others died. I actually came pretty close a couple of...

If you or your loved one is diagnosed with bladder cancer, you likely have questions about the cause of bladder cancer. It is normal to wonder if there was anything...

We're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. I talked to Leanne about her early symptoms and how she felt when she received her diagnosis of invasive high-grade bladder cancer...

Recap! Cue the melodic music. To recap, I was taking care of my mother who was very ill. We were having usually hot (and I mean roasting hot) weather, especially...

Grief tourist: someone who pretends to care about your chronic/serious illness on social media, but never offers their help in any real meaningful capacity. I was laying in my hospital...

In 1976, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) became known as an effective treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Since then, BCG has been used throughout the world for preventing NIMBC. Tice®...

Limits, boundaries, managed access, call it what you wish. This is a touchy subject, but it is a vital idea as you move along with any illness or condition that...

My name is Brittney. I am 30 years old, and I have stage IV bladder cancer. Take another look at that sentence. I HAVE cancer, I am not my cancer...

In 2020-2021 alone, I have had 2 separate occasions of how a missed UTI can turn into one of the most life-threatening illnesses that there is: urosepsis! It all started...

When living with bladder cancer, every day can look different. If you are currently in treatment, you might be dealing with side effects or symptoms like fatigue or pain. You...

My mom has this quote she says whenever anyone in our family is just having a rotten, no good, awful day. “It's a bad day, not a bad life”. This is...

S.A.D. Seasonal affective disorder. The depression that comes with the seasonal changes of fall and winter. I feel it in my bones. The changing of the seasons when fall slides...

We're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community and sharing some of their experiences. I talked to Phil about his first bladder cancer symptoms, getting multiple medical opinions, and his...

While out of town working on a project in Denver, I was startled when I noticed blood in my urine one morning. So I did what most men I know...