Dealing With Surveillance Check-ups After Receiving the All ClearI've had some difficult moments on my cancer journey. Dealing with cystoscopies, TURBT and BCG treatments is never easy. The process and my treatment were made very clear after diagnosis... By Noel Forrest4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
When To Call The DoctorIn 2014, I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and have been in active treatment ever since. I go every two weeks to have Opdivo (immunotherapy) infusions (into a vein). In 2017, when... By Jennifer Toth1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Emotional Christmas Day with CancerWhether you are awaiting diagnosis, newly diagnosed or are going through treatment, the holiday season seems to emphasize our vulnerability even more. For everyone else everything appears to be perfect... By Shirley Norris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bladder Cancer and Financial ToxicityWhen you think of bladder cancer, have you thought about how expensive it is to treat bladder cancer and the ongoing economic impacts of ongoing treatment? When I was diagnosed... By Curtis Garbett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
BCG or UTI?Have you recently started BCG treatments for non-invasive bladder cancer? There are many possible side effects of this treatment: The common theme here is that BCG side effects may mimic... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coping with Sexual DysfunctionFor some individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer, the recommended treatment may be surgery to remove portions of the affected organ, such as cystectomy which includes removal of the bladder, and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis StoryFirst of all, welcome to our new BladderCancer.net friends. We are a caring group and we know this is not the new club you wanted to join. You were forced... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Bring to the Hospital for a Radical CystectomySo, you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and are having a radical cystectomy. Your head is probably in a whirl right now with fear, anxiety, and relief that, finally... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
5 Things Not To Say To Someone with Bladder CancerIt's tough to know the right things to say to anyone who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. We want to make sure we are saying the right things that... By Curtis Garbett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You Given All the FACTS?Within 2 weeks of being diagnosed with bladder cancer, I was admitted to hospital for surgery to remove the tumor. The operation is called a transurethral resection of the bladder... By Noel Forrest4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My TURBT ExperienceThe operation is called a transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Your surgeon removes the tumor in your bladder through the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine... By Jennifer Toth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Prepare for a CystectomyI had a radical cystectomy earlier this year. This involved the removal of my bladder, cervix, appendix, anterior vaginal wall and a number of lymph nodes. I had an ileal... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
BCG: It Was All Going So WellFor those of us diagnosed with non-invasive bladder cancer, there is some relief with the knowledge that there are treatments that can stop the spread of cancer from within the... By Noel Forrest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
7 Tips to Get You Through the Holiday SeasonThis time last year I had received my bladder cancer diagnosis and was awaiting my Radical Cystectomy, scheduled for the 30th January. I had the whole holiday season to get through... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things You Should Know Before Going To The Grocery StoreOne topic that came up once I was diagnosed with Stage IV bladder cancer was the topic of nutrition. I started to think I must change my diet and immediately... By Curtis Garbett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's a Bladder Spasm? I Found Out the Hard WayAfter my surgery, a nurse came to the recovery room to prepare me for discharge. In her hand were prescriptions for three different medicines – an antibiotic to prevent UTIs... By Sarah Watts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By ninahu1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of my life. Not just physically, but mentally... By Noel Forrest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
First Outing with My Stoma: What I LearnedSo, I had been home from the hospital for a couple of weeks and had been gradually increasing the amount of walking I was doing, firstly around the house: up... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Early DetectionWhen it comes to early detection of bladder cancer, we can all turn to Google or any search engine and find out what the typical symptoms are. Typically blood in... By Curtis Garbett4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments