A Very Uncertain FutureThere’s nothing more shocking than to be told you have cancer. My wife Melanie and I drove home in silence that morning...reactionscomments
Radical Cystectomy and Sex: A Woman's PerspectiveI had a radical cystectomy just over a year ago. Prior to surgery, I was informed that the surgery would involve the...reactions4comments
Community Feedback: The Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a procedure that looks at the urinary system to diagnose and treat conditions of the bladder, urethra, and prostate...reactions21comments
TURBTs, PET Scans, and the Day of TruthAfter I found out I had bladder cancer, I was lucky enough to have private health insurance, so we arranged for me...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
The JourneyBladder cancer doesn’t care about boundaries. Doesn’t matter what street, town, city, state or country you live in. It doesn’t care about...reactions4comments
Cupcakes, Prosecco, and Bladder CancerI laid on the hospital couch, looking at the screen during my cystoscopy thinking, “What on earth is that?” My mind was...reactionscomments
Kegels for HerMost people relate Kegel exercises (Kegels) to women and childbirth. But did you know having strong Pubococcygeus (PC) muscles, the muscles that...reactionscomments
RC Check-Up Anxiety: How I CopedSo, it’s time for that first annual check-up after my radical cystectomy. I knew what to expect: blood tests, a renogram and...reactionscomments
When You Need to Travel for Bladder Cancer TreatmentFinding the right doctor to treat your bladder cancer can be challenging, and many of our community members have commented that they...reactions2comments
What is a Robotic Cystectomy?A cystectomy is the partial or total (radical) removal of the bladder. This can be done in multiple ways. Traditionally, a patient...reactionscomments
The Hero in the MirrorThis is a short post. But one everyone who has been diagnosed with cancer should read. When you get the news you’ve...reactionscomments
The Three Month Follow-Up: Part 2Part 1 of this article described Noel's anxious experience going in for a follow-up cystoscopy and realizing that a miscommunication in the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
