Life changes in a blink of an eyeIn June, I thought life was good, only four years to retirement, I had built up my maximum of 12 weeks sick...reactions1comment
I never expected to hear the words "You have bladder cancer."For almost 10 months I was prescribed on again/off again antibiotics for what was thought to be a recurring UTI. I had...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Struggles of a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisBladder cancer is a type of cancer that not many people discuss or even know much about. As such, there is a...reactions10comments
Should You Name Your OstomyMy name is Laura and I live in Scotland with my husband, Jack, and Victor. You may understandably assume that Jack and...reactions9comments
My Life With Cancer Number 3 and Its ComplicationsI was diagnosed in late 2013 with Ureter Cancer after a year of severe pain, multiple tests to rule out all other...reactions5comments
Radical Cystectomy with Creation of a Neobladder via UreteralileostomyToward the end of my enlistment with the Air Force, all six years of which I spent at Travis Air Force Base...reactions2comments
Top Questions I Get Asked About Bladder Cancer: Part 1I was diagnosed with bladder cancer 10 years ago. I did chemotherapy and then had a radical cystectomy and prostatectomy. I will...reactions9comments
Takes my breath awayMy name is Michelle and I like most people get up and go to work everyday looking forward to the day I...reactions4comments
Bladder Preservation Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerBladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer worldwide. About two-thirds of people with bladder cancer have non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)...reactions2comments
Ostomates Have a Voice: Learning How to Use ItWhat is an ostomy? The chances are if you asked 100 people this question you would, in my opinion, be lucky to...reactions8comments
Medicinal Cannabis: The Science and Project Twenty21I would like to share the science bit, just briefly, and describe what the two main chemical cannabinoids in cannabis do as...reactions2comments
Son diagnosed at 38My son was just diagnosed with high grade stage 4 bladder cancer. The sad thing is that he had been referred to...reactions4comments
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
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareDifferent treatments and appointments are a part of fighting cancer. But keeping up with these commitments can be quite hard. Studies show...reactions3comments
An Unexpected, Unwelcome SurpriseIn December 2021 I was diagnosed with possible bladder cancer after 2 episodes of blood in my urine, several months apart. I...reactions2comments
Radical Cystectomy Gave Me TimeMy diagnosis happened over 16 years ago. The threads I have read after finding this site it lead me to believe that...reactions2comments
Bladder Cancer…at 39?My story began with a visit to the doctor for an unrelated issue. In the course of the discussion with the doctor...reactions12comments
Bladder Cancer: Effects on Those Around UsWhen your world is turned upside down after hearing the "C" word at a diagnosis consultation - it also rocks the world...reactions2comments
Bladder Cancer - Management of Fear through educationI have battled fear of recurrence for six full years. All of the tips from bladdercancer.net's A Guide for Navigating Recurrence Anxiety...reactions2comments
How I Will Spread the Word this Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthThe biggest goal of any advocate, and for many patients too, is to spread the word. This is never truer than with...reactionscomments
