New Clinical Trial Sparks Hope for Those with Metastatic Urothelial CarcinomaA clinical trial led by drug company G1 Therapeutics will look at a new combination of chemotherapy drugs to treat locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC). Bladder cancer is...reactionscomments
Exercising with an OstomyI have always enjoyed being active. For years I danced recreationally and professionally. I also took up powerlifting for a few years. Working out and doing physical activities has always...reactionscomments
My Journey with Bladder CancerRecently the team posed a question to the community on Facebook, "Have you ever been told bladder cancer was the 'easy' cancer?" I read it. Yet, my mind did not...reactionscomments
Subtle Differences Between Stage IIIB and Stage IVI was diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2016. I had my procedure the following month. Until the end of last year, I was under the impression that I was...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
MORE Bladder Cancer Resources for Warriors Under 40You may be wondering why someone in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) demographic may want or need a separate support system from the general population. Well, the primary reason:...reactions2comments
Community Teachings: Joining the Bladdercancer.net TeamHello there! My name is Amanda. I am the new content lead responsible for maintaining the flow of the articles on BladderCancer.net. My background is in public health, with a...reactions2comments
Ostomate on the Go: The NecessitiesFor those who have gone through bladder cancer, had a radical cystectomy, and either chosen or ended up with a urostomy - it may feel like you are tied down...reactions6comments
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. It's as if the casting call states: "Actor...reactions3comments
Bladder Cancer Resources for Warriors Under 40When I was diagnosed in 2016, there were very few bladder cancer resources online, especially for someone as young as I was. Virtual meetings were not really yet a thing...reactionscomments
Depression and Anxiety in People With Bladder CancerSeveral recent studies have found that people with bladder cancer have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Many emotional burdens and stressors caused by bladder cancer can lead to poor...reactions9comments
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 things in our life. In my case, it...reactions1comment
The Pandemic Gap and Bladder CancerSince March 2020, there has been a steady flow of news about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on healthcare. Doctors, nurses, and people in need of all types of care were...reactions4comments
Bladder Cancer and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
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 back to normal. I say pretty much because...reactions4comments
Don’t Fear the Bladder CancerI was reminded I have a CAT scan coming up in a few weeks. I am 8 years from my surgery and still need to get annual CAT scans. My...reactions3comments
Reduce Emergency Room Visits: Managing Abdominal PainPain management when you have bladder cancer can be a real challenge. Recent research shows that people with bladder cancer are more likely to visit an emergency room for gastrointestinal...reactionscomments
Trying Holistic RemediesI am a 100% supporter of science-backed medicine. It is my medical team’s knowledge and care that has brought me back from the brink of my bladder cancer time and...reactions1comment
The Seemingly Impossible Task of Avoiding Bladder IrritantsThinking back on my first urology appointment, sometimes I have to laugh. The urologist was the first doctor in years who actually listened to my symptoms and took the appropriate...reactions2comments
Suffering for ManhoodA young man reaches out to his mother and says, “I am suffering from some depression.” The father walks by catches the statement and says, “Your just weak-minded.” I hear...reactions3comments
