The Opportunity to Change Your Perspective on Bladder CancerBefore you read this, I would like to ask you to take a moment. Think about that moment when you realized you...reactions1comment
Let’s Make Sure Bladder Cancer Is No Longer Referred to As “Uncommon”When my first husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (early stage in 2011 and then metastatic in 2013), time and again...reactionscomments
The Power of Sharing Your StoryHistorically, when a person was battling cancer, it was very hush-hush. It wasn't even discussed within the confines of the person's household...reactions2comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions1comment
Home After Radical Cystectomy: How to PrepareSo you've had your radical cystectomy and are on your way back home. What can you do to prepare for this momentous...reactionscomments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactions1comment
Losing Hope: Poor Quality of Life After CancerHello! I don't know if you know who I am, so let me introduce myself. My name is Anita, Anita Brown; I...reactions4comments
The Worst Phone Call I Ever MadeSo many aspects of the initial part of my cancer journey are blurry. There was too much pain, too much confusion, and...reactions2comments
Medical PTSD In People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactionscomments
Anita - 1, Bag-Life - 0This year, it will be two years since having my bladder removed and although at the time I thought I had made...reactions3comments
Is It Important to Set Short and Long-Term Goals?So, why in my current position is this more poignant? I've just come through what was one of the toughest 6 months...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Must-HavesI participate in a lot of online circles for bladder cancer and the topic of what comfort items are must-haves comes up...reactionscomments
Weight Struggles With Bladder CancerMore often we tend to hear of people struggling to keep weight on while going through cancer treatment. Chemo and radiation can...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Rescheduling My CystoscopyMany routine bladder cancer check-up appointments were delayed or canceled altogether this year due to COVID-19. For some, the time made them...reactionscomments
Experiencing Disappointment During COVID-19In a previous article, I talked about the changes in support meetings through this pandemic. The topic of disappointment, I believe, goes...reactionscomments
Remembering Jennifer TothWe are incredibly saddened to share that BladderCancer.net team member Jennifer Toth passed away on January 28, 2020. Jennifer had been living...reactions3comments
Bladder Cancer Connections via the Worldwide WebWhen I was diagnosed over 4 years ago at age 40, I had no clue that bladder cancer was even a thing...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer Comic: HydratedBladder cancer can make you hyper-aware of your body and your habits. You might decide to start drinking more water – only...reactions2comments
My Urologist RetiredIn early 2006, I walked into Dr. Unni’s office for the first time. I had never seen a urologist, never passed blood...reactionscomments
Beating Brain FogYou may have heard of “chemo brain,” but cancer-related brain fog is not limited to those who have experienced chemotherapy. So, what...reactionscomments
