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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...

We all need support and to not feel alone. When I read of cancer patients who feel alone because they are not comfortable sharing their story with others, or because...

I am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin Islands. I am so excited, but also very...

Treatment for advanced bladder cancer may provide survival benefits of several months to a year. During treatment decisions, these benefits must be balanced with downsides. Downsides include treatment side effects...

A cancer diagnosis is never easy. It changes everything. Upon hearing the words and realizing, "I have cancer," it can feel as though time has stopped completely. Or alternatively, the...

Having been an ostomate for 6 and a half years now and very active in the bladder cancer and ostomy communities, I know that even within the US, wound, ostomy...

As winter turns to spring and thoughts turn from spring to summer, many of us will start to think of vacations. If you are new to life with an ostomy...