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
Starting BCG Treatments: 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
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
Stuck In The Middle - Younger Cancer Patients Left OutHere I am, stuck in the middle! Stuck between AYA cancer support and adult cancer support. AYA refers to adolescent and young...reactionscomments
Finding An Urologist and Bladder CancerMy family doctor had given me a list of urologists that he recommended. I will leave it up to anyone reading this...reactions4comments
5 Things You Should Know Before Going To The Grocery StoreOne topic that came up once I was diagnosed with Stage IV bladder cancer was the topic of nutrition. I started to...reactionscomments
BCG vs Gemcitabine for Bladder Cancer TreatmentIn 1976, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) became known as an effective treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Since then, BCG has been...reactions44comments
Confronted by Mortality - Mom's Bladder Cancer DiagnosisAs a child I believed my parents would be around forever. They were always there. They were the one constant in a...reactionscomments
