My DadHi everyone my name is Sharron and my dad has upper tract urothelial carcinoma. He had cancer in his bladder and that...reactions6comments
You Too Can Ooze Ostomy ConfidenceDo you remember hearing the words ostomy, stoma, urostomy, or ileal conduit? I can bet many of you, like me, had never...reactionscomments
The Guilt of Good HealthWhen my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, I was studying abroad. Being so far apart when receiving the news...reactions2comments
Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions...reactions1comment
Can You Prevent a Parastomal Hernia?Anyone with a stoma can get one; I have heard it said that 1 in every 2 people with an ostomy will...reactions1comment
Beating Hospital InsomniaIt is often said that hospitals are where you go to be treated, but home is where you get well. That idea...reactions1comment
A Guide for Navigating Recurrence AnxietyOne of the hardest parts of living with bladder cancer is dealing with the fear of your cancer coming back (recurrence). Unfortunately...reactions34comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
My 8th Annual Urologist Follow-Up: Bladder Cancer Takes and ThoughtsThe night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating...reactions5comments
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...reactions26comments
My TURBT ExperienceThe operation is called a transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Your surgeon removes the tumor in your bladder through the urethra...reactions15comments
The Struggles: Placing Boundaries Around Fear After Bladder CancerThe BladderCancer.net editorial team published an article on the community's views regarding a bladder cancer diagnosis and the struggles therein. The first...reactions6comments
Why I Refused to Wear WigsWhen I was diagnosed in August 2016, I knew that I was in for a battle. I had my radical cystectomy on...reactions1comment
Hematuria and Bladder CancerA bladder cancer diagnosis can come about in different ways. You may have symptoms that lead to testing. Your doctor may find...reactions13comments
Starting BCG Treatments: What to Expect Before, During, and AfterBacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a type of immunotherapy used to treat bladder cancer. BCG is placed in the bladder through a catheter...reactions32comments
Packing for a Cruise With an OstomyI am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin...reactions2comments
Can Bladder Cancer Return After Bladder Removal?While there are several different treatments for bladder cancer available, many patients with high-risk or muscle-invasive cancer will undergo a procedure known...reactions17comments
Illness, Self Care, and Self Neglect!I should be the queen of self-care by now. You would think so, wouldn't you? But I'm not... I'm human and I...reactions13comments
Get a NotebookMedical appointments are hectic. Often times you are meeting with several people and covering many different issues in what feels like a...reactions2comments
Urostomies: Sharing Our Knowledge with Each OtherI have often wondered if a urostomy is something that most healthcare professionals - doctors, nurses, physician's assistants, techs - know and...reactions20comments
