Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Practical Advice For Your Clinical Trial SearchPatients often hear a lot about the importance of clinical trials as a means of finding new treatments for bladder cancer. Less...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Genetic & Genomic Testing: What I LearnedHave you thought about cancer genetic testing, has your doctor mentioned it, or have you even heard of cancer genetic testing? I...reactions2comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
7 Things to Help You Prepare for a Clinical TrialYou're ready to explore the world of clinical trials! I have come up with what I think are the top 7 things...reactions1comment
Don’t Delay Getting Back to LifeIt has been 8 years since my chemotherapy and surgery to remove my bladder and prostate, installing a neobladder. I'm pretty much...reactions4comments
Life After Bladder Cancer: Taking Time to ProcessI am four years on from my cancer diagnosis and surgery. I am, as of today, still cancer-free. I always say you...reactions2comments
Bladder Preservation Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerBladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer worldwide. About two-thirds of people with bladder cancer have non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)...reactions2comments
Managing Scan and Medical AnxietyPrior to my bladder cancer journey, I was probably the weakest person I knew when it came to anything medical. In the...reactions3comments
How I Will Spread the Word this Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthThe biggest goal of any advocate, and for many patients too, is to spread the word. This is never truer than with...reactionscomments
What to Bring to the Hospital for a Radical CystectomySo, you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and are having a radical cystectomy. Your head is probably in a whirl right...reactions5comments
Finding and Choosing Your UrologistWhen you are newly diagnosed with bladder cancer, your care team will expand. In addition to an oncologist, you may need a...reactions1comment
Things I Wish I Knew Before Surgery: Preparing for a CystectomyAfter you and your medical team have determined that a radical cystectomy (RC) and ileal conduit (IC) is your best bladder cancer...reactionscomments
Navigating Career Moves with Bladder CancerNo matter what your stage, type of treatment, or even what urinary diversion you may end up with after a bladder cancer...reactions2comments
Bladder Cancer and PregnancyBladder cancer is more common in men than in women. In women, it usually impacts those who have never had children and...reactions2comments
Holiday Travel with an OstomyMany of you may have just been traveling to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving or will be already thinking about the...reactions6comments
