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Before I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and in the subsequent 6 months after diagnosis I lost an extreme amount of weight. This is very characteristic of most cancer patients...

Living in another country during my mother’s cancer journey brought myriad obstacles and issues I never expected. From learning how to "be there" when I couldn’t physically be there to...

You may be reading this as a new ostomate. Or you may be reading it has someone with ostomy surgery planned. It may be that you are reading this as...

Subcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the fatty tissue between the skin and muscles. It...

As a child, one of my favorite books was Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze, by Patricia Thomas. It always made me laugh – and it still...

I don’t think anyone forgets the time, day, or date they first heard that word: the “C” word. That day, in many ways, changes your life forever, the day you...

Breast and balls. We feel comfortable talking about cancers that attack those body parts. Charities have done an amazing job of removing social taboos and making conversations about awareness, self-checks...

One evening, I found myself sitting on the sofa with my mom, having another one of our cancer “hash it out sessions.” It never fails; whenever I visit, we spend...

There are trillions of microorganisms on or inside the human body. Microorganisms or microbes are tiny living things. They can only be seen under a microscope. These microbes include bacteria...

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

When my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, I was studying abroad. Being so far apart when receiving the news of her diagnosis was definitely a challenging time...

Empowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions that positively affect their well-being. But for someone...

Bladder cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat over a lifetime. But artificial intelligence (AI) methods may reduce the cost of its diagnosis and treatment. AI can: This may...

The end of March 2021 began a whirlwind that consumed my life. I didn't realize at the time, but we were entering brand new territory in Mom's battle. While I...

Convergent Genomics has developed a urine test called UroAmp for bladder cancer. UroAmp can give doctors detailed genetic information about bladder cancer from a urine sample. UroAmp is a new...

After my radical cystectomy (RC), I experienced quite a few complications and spent a significant amount of time in a rehab facility. Due to staffing issues, I could not get...

After my radical cystectomy, I experienced severe hair loss. Although I did not end up bald, my medical team estimates I lost about 75% of my hair. I had very...

As a family we’ve always been a pretty positive bunch. Growing up, our house was always one filled with laughter and jokes, sarcasm and satire. No one was exempt from...

Recently, my mom celebrated her 60th birthday. And for someone who had less than a 50/50 chance of survival a few years ago, this milestone birthday definitely meant a lot...

The night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating of all my follow-ups, and I've had a...