Self-Advocacy After a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisI was diagnosed with late-stage aggressive bladder cancer in September 2017. The months that followed were a whirlwind in many respects. On...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactionscomments
The Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a standard procedure used in both diagnosing bladder cancer and the surveillance of any bladder cancer recurrence. The scope...reactionscomments
Phil's Diagnosis Story and the Importance of Family SupportWe're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community and sharing some of their experiences. I talked to Phil who hails from New...reactionscomments
Coming Soon: World Ostomy DayHere in the US, we are fortunate to have an organization and national support to celebrate an Ostomy Awareness Day annually on...reactionscomments
Road Trip with an OstomyI love to travel and explore any chance I get, and even before COVID, this came in the form of long road...reactionscomments
Cheat Sheet: Bladder Cancer TermsImagine this: You are just recently diagnosed with bladder cancer, and all of the people you are talking to are throwing around...reactions1comment
Neuropathic Pain and Bladder CancerAfter treatment for bladder cancer, while the experience of cancer treatment might be over, it is not uncommon to still be dealing...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancerversary: Reflecting on Year 2In the cancer community, we acknowledge the anniversary date of our diagnosis. We call it our "cancerversary." I say acknowledge because celebrating...reactions1comment
Problems That Can Happen After Radical CystectomyIf you have bladder cancer or cancer that has spread from other areas into your bladder, you may need a radical cystectomy...reactions12comments
My 2022 Thoughts on Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthThis year is my 5th Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. In August, I will be 6 years from my diagnosis. At this time...reactions2comments
Finding a Caregiver in the Most Unexpected PlacesMost humans put others before themselves. It is in our nature and part of our makeup. Many people find this very difficult...reactions1comment
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike...reactions1comment
Life After Bladder Cancer?Are you surviving? Thriving? Or a bit of a 'hot mess' (like me)? I am not transitioning peacefully and calmly into living...reactions18comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactions2comments
Have Bags, Will Travel!One thing I miss more than anything during these Covid times is foreign travel. I find travel so enriching. Meeting new people...reactions2comments
Should I Have My Stoma Refashioned?I am 4 and a half years after the surgery that changed and saved my life. This operation was for stage 4...reactions7comments
Urostomy Hydration: Tips and TricksStaying well-hydrated is a top priority for anyone with an ostomy, but possibly even more important for those of us with a...reactions1comment
Two Bags for LifeHi! I am new here at Bladdercancer.net so, let me introduce myself. My name is Laura and I live in Wemyss Bay...reactions9comments
