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The sun setting as we took off from Faro Airport in Portugal was a sight to behold. The sun was also setting...

Cancer is traumatic. Bladder cancer may be even more traumatic. The medical and cancer communities do not discuss it nearly enough, but...

Here at BladderCancer.net we know that love and support are key parts of the journey. That is why for Bladder Cancer Awareness...

Before I had my radical cystectomy (bladder removal surgery) in January of 2017, I had an appointment with my doctor to discuss...

The Editorial Team at BladderCancer.net is highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. We talked to Liz who shares how she was...

Do you remember hearing the words ostomy, stoma, urostomy, or ileal conduit? I can bet many of you, like me, had never...

When my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, I was studying abroad. Being so far apart when receiving the news...

Empowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions...

Anyone with a stoma can get one; I have heard it said that 1 in every 2 people with an ostomy will...

It is often said that hospitals are where you go to be treated, but home is where you get well. That idea...

One of the hardest parts of living with bladder cancer is dealing with the fear of your cancer coming back (recurrence). Unfortunately...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...

The night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating...

The operation is called a transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Your surgeon removes the tumor in your bladder through the urethra...

The BladderCancer.net editorial team published an article on the community's views regarding a bladder cancer diagnosis and the struggles therein. The first...

When I was diagnosed in August 2016, I knew that I was in for a battle. I had my radical cystectomy on...

A bladder cancer diagnosis can come about in different ways. You may have symptoms that lead to testing. Your doctor may find...

I am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin...

While there are several different treatments for bladder cancer available, many patients with high-risk or muscle-invasive cancer will undergo a procedure known...