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
The Similarities Between Bladder Cancer and COVID-19An illness that kills some and is a nuisance illness for others. An experience that disrupts life as we knew it. A...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer Made Me a Cry-BabyTrust me. This isn’t going where you think it is. I was a 53-year-old man who never cried. Well, maybe at the...reactionscomments
Navigating Medicare & Medicare Advantage Plans With Bladder CancerI read a distressing story about a bladder cancer patient that got me curious about Medicare and the unintended consequences of choosing...reactions7comments
Building Our Support Teams: You Are Not AloneI clearly remember the day I was given a diagnosis of bladder cancer, a type of cancer I had never hear of...reactionscomments
Creating a New "Tribe" Due to Bladder CancerEveryone in life has their own "tribe." You know, your group of people - friends and family - who love and support...reactions1comment
During and After My R/IC Surgery: I Made it to the Finish LineMy surgery date for a radical cystectomy/ileal conduit (RC/IC) arrived quickly. The weeks prior were a flurry of appointments, pre-surgery testing, and keeping...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Four Years Since My DiagnosisOn August 9th, 2016, I went to the urologist to have a cystoscopy. This simple procedure permanently altered the course of my...reactions2comments
Newly Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer? Build Your Care TeamI think good medical and emotional support for a bladder cancer patient comes from three sources: All three are important to fully...reactionscomments
The Youngest in the RoomAs I sit in the waiting room of my cancer center, I look around and see the chairs spaced a perfect six...reactions6comments
How I Made the Decision to Have a NeobladderOne thing they tell you when you write for sites like this is to be really careful you don’t provide medical advice...reactions27comments
Organizing Daily Activities for a Happy and Purposeful Day: Part 2Welcome to Part Two of organizing your day in your space. In Part One, we laid some basic groundwork for structuring the...reactionscomments
Finding Reflux Relief When You Have Bladder CancerYou may know gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by its more commonly known name, heartburn. Also called acid reflux or, simply, reflux, it...reactionscomments
There Is Life with an OstomyContent warning: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with pain, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Lifestyle ChangesMany people have described bladder cancer as the “wake up call” they needed to make lifestyle changes and develop healthy habits. The...reactionscomments
Am I Dreaming?Walking into an operating room for the first time can be an intimidating experience. The “theater” I entered at Mt. Sinai was...reactionscomments
