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Those who undergo bladder removal surgery (a radical cystectomy) to treat their bladder cancer are faced with another decision: which type of urinary diversion should they choose? From the ileal...

No, this is not a case of opposites attracting. (For those who may not know, reference to Paula Abdul's 1988 hit "Opposites Attract.") Today, we're talking about follow-up appointments. When...

I participate in a lot of online circles for bladder cancer and the topic of what comfort items are must-haves comes up quite a bit. What to take to the...

Immunotherapy feels like the new kid on the block when it comes to cancer treatment. And in the world of medicine, it really is. Keytruda was approved for use in...

Having a team of supporters during your cancer journey is extremely beneficial to your physical and mental health. As I stated in a prior article, building this team is of...

More often we tend to hear of people struggling to keep weight on while going through cancer treatment. Chemo and radiation can cause lack of appetite, nausea, and fatigue, all...

I’ve heard many people talk about “survivor's guilt,” but I never really experienced it - that was until just recently. Earlier this year, I found out that a very dear...

Three years ago, BladderCancer.net was born, creating a unique online space for people living with and caring for bladder cancer to connect. Since then, we have published over 700 articles...

About 4 and a half months into my diagnosis, I had my first office visit with my oncologist. I met him a few times while I was an inpatient after...

If you are familiar with my cancer story, you know that it has been ANYTHING but typical. From my age, stage of diagnosis, recovery story, even my treatment plan. Nothing...

In a previous article, I talked about the changes in support meetings through this pandemic. The topic of disappointment, I believe, goes hand in hand with this. As I've shared...

Seven years ago, I was faced with the choice of which urinary diversion to have. IP? Neobladder? Pouch? Each option has different surgical complexities, different recovery issues, and different life-long...

When I was diagnosed over 4 years ago at age 40, I had no clue that bladder cancer was even a thing. I was floored. Immediately I began seeking out...

Before the symptoms of bladder cancer were revealed in my body, I led an active life and was getting in shape again. I had already experienced hardships and medical stress...

We all enter a bladder cancer removal procedure from differing ages, genders, a variety of pre-surgery treatments, and medical advice. I found the below info helpful, but I was in my...

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Anita, and in 2016, I was diagnosed with small cell bladder cancer. I remember feeling utterly dumbstruck, scared, frightened...

When I met with my urology oncology surgeon the first time, a friend who is a nurse went with me. I had a list of questions and she went over...

I sometimes wonder if I’m standing alone when it comes to the choice of removing your bladder to avoid any chance of your cancer spreading. I have huge respect for...

Bladder cancer can make you hyper-aware of your body and your habits. You might decide to start drinking more water – only to then worry about your more frequent urination!...