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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

When my husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer, it seemed the bad news just kept coming. Every time I felt I had gained my footing, some other piece...

People mean well. They are just trying to be positive and encouraging. Their words of solace and encouragement and compassion come from a wonderful place. They speak out of their...

After the removal of my bladder tumor, I began a regimen of regular cystoscopies. In the beginning, I went every three months. For the first year, I would ride a...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

People dealing with cancer may find their smartphones to be both blessing and curse. You can use it to: However, there’s a dark side that occurs when you take your...

After surviving bladder cancer, the fear doesn't just disappear. Worries about recurrence are always lingering in the background. The comic below shows a woman wondering if her dog has detected...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

Hours after my husband died from bladder cancer in 2014, I felt rage as I read a comment in an online forum devoted to bladder cancer. The author reassured a...

In honor of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we’re giving away some items to one special bladder cancer fighter. These items were provided by the Crush It For Curtis Foundation (CIFCF)...

Prior to my diagnosis, I had experienced a gradual loss of about 35 pounds over a year. Being 5'1", that was a pretty drastic change to my body. We did...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Read Part 1: Who Cares for the Caregiver? I was exhausted and run-down. I hadn’t stopped to slow down in all the time my mum was in the hospital. If...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

When my first husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (early stage in 2011 and then metastatic in 2013), time and again we heard comments like “oh I’ve never heard...

A huge part of the nation receives its fire protection from volunteers. In Newton County, Indiana, all of the firefighters are local citizens who give part of their time and...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

You mourn those friends who die during the course of your life and your cancer journey, but there is that small part of your brain that questions, "Am I next?"...

Just as you wouldn’t ask a woman on the street “When are you due?”, there are certain words that are better left unsaid. In the cancer community, there are questions...