Cancer Slapped Me in the Face!Not the day I was told I had Lung Cancer. Not the day I was told I had Bladder Cancer. Not before or after my surgery to remove both left... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Bladder Cancer DiagnosisDealing with a diagnosis of bladder cancer on your own can be quite difficult. There are many important decisions to consider, and much to contemplate in order to take the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Three Month Follow-Up: Part 1I've always championed this disease; right from the outset I knew I was never going to be defined by my cancer. I wasn't at all devastated when first diagnosed, but... By Noel Forrest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason “hospice”... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Balancing Good Health and a Good LifeI believe there is a sweet spot regarding being healthy and enjoying life. There is a way to balance pleasure and health. And it's worth remembering that illness will come... By Renata Louwers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making Medical Decisions That Work for YouShared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare teams to make decisions together. This process takes into consideration the most up-to-date clinical information and research in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bladder Cancer & Sexual HealthHello. My name is Dr. Nick Myers and I am a new contributor to BladderCancer.net. I’ve been writing for a few months on the ProstateCancer.net site and I hope I... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cough Cough Whiz Whiz - Oh What a Relief It IsBladder cancer. So much fun. So many new things to experience and enjoy. I’m a five-year “survivor” of stage 2 high-grade bladder cancer after chemo and surgery. They removed my... By Paul Hebert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Artificial Sweeteners - Do They Cause Bladder Cancer?A common myth circulating is artificial sweeteners are carcinogenic, meaning they cause cancers like bladder cancer. This myth may also be extended to products that contain artificial sweeteners, such as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Came to Have a Radical CystectomySo after 12 months of getting progressively more poorly, weight loss, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, repeat UTI's, blood in urine, high temperatures and profuse sweating. I went to a... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The ED Challenge-Beyond the PillErectile Dysfunction (ED) is one of the more common sexual issues for men. While ED tends to appear in men who are older, it is also common for men who... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and go or be constant. It can interfere with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cat Scan Got Your Tongue?I just got back from my 5-year CT scan. For those who have been diagnosed with cancer – pretty much any kind – once you got through the "main" treatments... By Paul Hebert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is one of the most common symptoms affecting people with bladder cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be both a symptom of bladder cancer and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Be a Visitor to Your Cancer: Make it Your OwnFor many cancers chemotherapy is a common treatment protocol. Some chemo is worse than others. Some is mild. Some is brutal. My own experience with chemo wasn’t great. That’s another... By Paul Hebert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s OK to Be Angry – Just Try to Channel It ConstructivelyA bladder cancer diagnosis, for yourself or someone you love, is overwhelming. Even so-called good news (on the cancer spectrum) of an early stage diagnosis does not feel good. It’s... By Renata Louwers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on Bathing and Showering With a StomaAfter my radical cystectomy, I was unsure whether I should bathe or shower, with or without my urostomy bag. The truth is, you can do either once you have had... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Medical Menopause, Vulvovaginal Atrophy, and Bladder CancerAs I was looking through the research, I noticed many articles mentioning the high level of sexual dysfunctions in women that were caused by cancer treatments, including radiation and chemotherapy... By Nick Myers4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Kegels For HimDid you know guys can also perform Kegel exercise? I’d guess no. Most people tend to relate Kegel exercises with giving birth and ‘other’ exercises women perform to strengthen their... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My First Flight With a Stoma: What I LearnedHaving a stoma shouldn't stop us from doing almost all of the things that we previously enjoyed prior to surgery. For me that was travel. But I now had my... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments