The Pandemic Gap and Bladder CancerSince March 2020, there has been a steady flow of news about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on healthcare. Doctors, nurses, and people in need of all types of care were... By Editorial TeamJuly 1, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tecentriq and Imfinzi Withdrawn as Bladder Cancer TreatmentsThe makers of TecentriqⓇ (atezolizumab) and ImfinziⓇ (durvalumab) have announced that they are voluntarily withdrawing both drugs as bladder cancer treatments in the United States.1,2 In 2016, the U.S. Food... By Editorial TeamMarch 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
American Cancer Society Releases 2021 Report on CancerThe American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its 2021 report on cancer, called Cancer Facts and Figures 2021. The data in this report is 2 to 4 years behind the... By Editorial TeamFebruary 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Personality and Cancer Care SurveyAre you an adult with a current or past cancer diagnosis? Are you interested in learning more about your personality? If so, you may be qualified to participate in an... By Editorial TeamJanuary 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
BCG Manufacturer To Triple Production of Tice® BCG With New FacilityPharmaceutical company Merck has announced that it is building a new manufacturing facility so it can significantly expand production of Tice® BCG (BCG live for intravesical use), a drug used... By Editorial TeamNovember 3, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityArizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine the effects of an 8-week smartphone-based health intervention... By Editorial TeamOctober 12, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When True Darkness Is a Friend to Bladder CancerYou may have read some recent research asserting a link between bright outdoor streetlights and colorectal cancer. A Barcelona-based research team found that nighttime exposure to blue spectrum light cast... By TK SellmanSeptember 24, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Inching Towards a World With Fewer CystoscopiesAs a diagnostic tool to confirm or rule out bladder cancer, the cystoscopy (along with cytology urine tests) have long been considered the gold standard. But cystoscopies are uncomfortable at... By Renata LouwersSeptember 23, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COVID-19 Risks for People with CancerEditor’s Note: This article was first published on August 20, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the coronavirus are continuously emerging. Learn more in Self-Care in Uncertain Times... By Editorial TeamAugust 20, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Amendment Would Force VA to Provide Bladder Cancer Benefits to Vets Exposed to Agent OrangeBladder cancer may soon (and finally) be recognized as a condition caused by exposure to Agent Orange during military service. On July 22, 2020, the U.S. Senate amended the National... By Editorial TeamJuly 27, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Treatment Option (Other Than Surgery) for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerThe first half of 2020 has overwhelmed us with an ongoing firehose of big news. In this relentless news climate, it is understandable that news that normally might get more... By Renata LouwersJuly 22, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The BCG Shortage In AmericaIn early 2019, news of a shortage of a bladder cancer treatment called BCG started circulating. In this year’s Bladder Cancer In America survey, we asked 589 people with bladder... By Editorial TeamJuly 17, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial TeamJuly 16, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments... By Editorial TeamJune 15, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial TeamMay 7, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About Cancer and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)This article was written on March 30, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the Coronavirus are continuously emerging. Learn more in Self-Care in Uncertain Times. The spread of... By Editorial TeamApril 22, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
First Treatment for Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Approved by FDAThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved JelmytoTM (mitomycin gel) as the first therapy for treatment of low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC).1-2 Urothelial cancer is a cancer... By Editorial TeamApril 21, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding the Status of the BCG ShortageWorldwide shortages continue to affect the ability of people with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) to receive Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), the gold standard in treatment.1 In the face of the COVID-19... By Editorial TeamApril 17, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one... By Editorial TeamApril 7, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial TeamMarch 27, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
