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
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
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
Is Bladder Cancer Contagious?I came across a few blogs, articles, and other writing that were focused on one topic of bladder cancer. Many people wanted...reactions1comment
One Woman's Bladder Tumor Resection ExperienceMy son picked me up for the 45-minute drive to the surgical pavilion at UW Medical Center. We arrived 10 minutes past...reactions4comments
The Bladder Cancer JourneyA diagnosis of cancer, regardless of the type, is a journey. From the prognosis to the treatments and post-follow-up care, each person...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer and DrugsUp until my bladder cancer, I rarely used drugs. I rarely even took aspirin, let alone morphine. But cancer will change many...reactions1comment
For The Next MeWhen I first started patient advocacy I was told I needed to find my "why." My reason for advocacy is what would...reactions1comment
Looking The PartBlame it on Hollywood or maybe those heart-wrenching cancer commercials, but society definitely recognizes a very specific, stereotypical look for cancer patients...reactions3comments
