Starting BCG Treatment for Bladder Cancer: 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...reactions36comments
Talking to Your Doctor About LG-IR-NMIBC RiskYour bladder cancer risk group is one of the most useful things to know. Do you have low-grade intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder...reactionscomments
A Guide For the First DiagnosedIn those first few weeks/month after your bladder cancer diagnosis, you will be sent off for scans and blood tests, and it...reactions6comments
Chemoresection in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerNon-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is the most common type of bladder cancer. It affects about 3 out of 4 people with...reactions1comment
Cancer Support Groups Could Be Better OrganizedMost major cancer centers offer support groups for patients and caregivers. Typically, these groups are organized by type of cancer (breast, lung...reactionscomments
The Side Effects of BCGFor those of us diagnosed with non-invasive bladder cancer, there is some relief with the knowledge that there are treatments that can...reactions16comments
The Drag and Delay: How Long Does a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Really Take?From weeks to months to years, each bladder cancer diagnosis is unique. It feels like a long slog, regardless of the length...reactions7comments
10 Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisAfter taking the initial steps right after a bladder cancer diagnosis, having a clear set of inquiries can help you navigate your...reactions2comments
Blood in the Urine: What My Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Taught MeWhile out of town working on a project in Denver, I was startled when I noticed blood in my urine one morning...reactionscomments
Finding Humor in the Hardships of Bladder Cancer"It can feel embarrassing." Yes, yes, it can. Bladder cancer is ripe with embarrassing moments and trials. Let us take a look...reactions13comments
Managing Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Side EffectsWhen living with bladder cancer, every day can look different. If you are currently in treatment, you might be dealing with side...reactions5comments
Bladder Cancer and Mental FogI drive a truck for a living. 12 to 14 hours a day, 6 days a week. I have been all over...reactions6comments
Finding Out It Was Bladder CancerI suppose that the best place to start this would be the beginning. Towards the end of 2005 (or maybe it was...reactions8comments
10 Positive Changes Due to CancerWhat I’m about to say may seem illogical or even just plain wrong. But bear with me, I promise it will make...reactionscomments
Signs of Bladder Cancer - How I Ignored ThemWhether it's the way I was brought up or something I've adapted to over the years, I've never seriously taken into account...reactions10comments
Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer at 28Bladder cancer should typically target older white men who have smoked. Outside of that usual range, it still tends to be diagnosed...reactions16comments
Calling Time - The Choice To Remove Your BladderI sometimes wonder if I’m standing alone when it comes to the choice of removing your bladder to avoid any chance of...reactions36comments
What a Cystoscopy Experience is Really LikeA cystoscopy experience is a procedure that looks at the urinary system to diagnose and treat conditions of the bladder, urethra, and...reactions26comments
5 Things For Anyone Newly Diagnosed with Bladder CancerSeven years ago, I got a call telling me I had cancer - bladder cancer. I was a smoker for years. I...reactions20comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactions3comments
