My TURBT Experience and Bladder Cancer DiagnosisI am 69 years old. In January 2025 I had unexplained blood in my urine from Friday morning until Sunday.I called my...reactions2comments
A Good Night's Sleep With an OstomyAn ostomy for urinary diversion (a urostomy), is often created due to bladder cancer. Although other urinary tract-related issues can lead to...reactionscomments
An Honest Conversation About Bladder CancerAfter hearing my mom’s response to my questions, I decided to answer some of the questions I asked from my perspective. And...reactionscomments
It Takes a Village: A Collective of CaregiversQuite often, there is truth to be found in an old adage. Think about the expression, “It takes a village.” Usually, this...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Removal (Cystectomy)Calling my mom in 2019 to tell her “Mom, ... I have cancer.” was the most brutal phone call I have ever...reactionscomments
Invisible Is Not InvalidBladder cancer is “invisible.” For many of us, there are no outward signs of our disease. There are exceptions, and while some...reactionscomments
Separating Hype from Help: My Take on Integrative MedicineLong before and well after I lost my first husband to bladder cancer, I believed in food as medicine and the potential...reactionscomments
6 Facts To Know About Bladder CancerSeveral members of the BladderCancer.net community shared that they knew nothing about bladder cancer until after they were diagnosed. We found that...reactions20comments
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Radical CystectomyWhen I met with my urologic oncology surgeon the first time, a friend who is a nurse went with me. I had...reactions9comments
An Immunotherapy Clinical Trial as My First-line TreatmentIf you are familiar with my cancer story, you know that it has been ANYTHING but typical. From my age, stage of...reactions1comment
The Difference Between Mitomycin and BCGOccasionally, there is some confusion within the bladder cancer community between two common treatments: Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and Mitomycin. They are both...reactions20comments
Living with an Incurable CancerFor those of you who don't know me, Hello, my name is Anita and in 2016, I had the worst news ever. I...reactions4comments
Offering Support: Being There When You Can't Be ThereIf someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you'll obviously want to support them in every way possible. If you live...reactions6comments
Making Changes to Diet and LifestyleWe often read how important diet can be to contribute to a healthier life, and this can become even more relevant after...reactions3comments
Going Orange for Bladder Cancer AwarenessMy passion for raising awareness of bladder cancer gets re-lit almost daily. Sometimes it is fuelled by a good news story. A...reactionscomments
Making Bladder Cancer Treatment DecisionsCancer treatment is a buffet of choices. Each one comes with a bounty of pros and cons. When I was diagnosed, my...reactionscomments
Calling Time on Your BladderI sometimes wonder if I’m standing alone when it comes to the choice of removing your bladder to avoid any chance of...reactions36comments
After the Diagnosis: Treating T1 High-Grade Bladder CancerI was absolutely shocked by a bladder cancer diagnosis in late August 2014. Earlier the same day, my youngest daughter told me that...reactionscomments
Community Views: Support From Family and Friends During Bladder CancerBladder cancer can be an overwhelming journey. Having support during bladder cancer treatment eases the burden. Sometimes, loved ones may not know...reactionscomments
I Have Got This But Not Every Day!My name is Laura. I live with two stomas - a colostomy and a urostomy. A colostomy for the removal of feces...reactions2comments
