Coming Up for Air - Coping with Bladder Cancer Treatment"I've done this before," I have always said. Intravesical chemotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is nothing new to me. I have...reactions39comments
The Benefits of TherapyI realized while reading my initial article on finding a therapist that I may have missed a few important talking points. We...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Be a #GratefulPatient with Bladder CancerSeptember 7th was #GratefulPatient Day. Going through bladder cancer is, as my oncologist puts it, not all puppy dogs, rainbows, and unicorns...reactions5comments
Changes Post-Operation with a NeobladderYou came through surgery okay. Your recovery has been smooth, no major complications. You’re back to your daily routine, working, teaching, taking...reactions2comments
The Gift That Keeps on GivingI naively thought that after going through BCG, “the gold standard treatment” for bladder cancer, that I’d get the green light that...reactionscomments
A Very Uncertain FutureThere’s nothing more shocking than to be told you have cancer. My wife Melanie and I drove home in silence that morning...reactionscomments
I Lived the National Caregiving Trends (Part Two)In May, the AARP released a report, Caregiving in the United States 2020. It is a comprehensive survey of unpaid caregivers in...reactions1comment
How Does the Care Team Treat the Caregiver?Cancer caregivers are often described — in brochures or panel discussions – as selfless. Friends, family, and providers have a tendency put...reactionscomments
Cancer Support Groups Could Be Better OrganizedMost major cancer centers offer support groups for patients and caregivers. Typically, these groups are organized by type of cancer (breast, lung...reactionscomments
Stage IV Caregivers, Acknowledge How Hard This Is So The World Will Be On Your SideWhen my first husband had Stage IV bladder cancer and our days were incredibly difficult, I remember wondering often: why doesn't the...reactionscomments
Grating Phrases and Jargon That Confuse (and Sometimes Demoralize) PatientsI was a caregiver for a year to a spouse with advanced bladder cancer. In the six years since his death, I...reactionscomments
Palliative Care Is Not Hospice: Seek It Out EarlyThere is a common misconception that palliative care is synonymous with hospice. And that to receive palliative care you must be enrolled...reactionscomments
The Inner Turmoil of Being a Bladder Cancer SurvivorI’ve heard many people talk about “survivor's guilt,” but I never really experienced it - that was until just recently. Earlier this...reactions2comments
My Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of your bladder and the tube that carries urine...reactions2comments
What Is the Bladder Cancer Retreat? Interview with Co-Organizer LindaA member of the BladderCancer.net Editorial Team spoke with Linda, a co-organizer of an annual event called the Bladder Cancer Retreat, to...reactions2comments
BCG Manufacturer To Triple Production of Tice® BCG With New FacilityPharmaceutical company Merck has announced that it is building a new manufacturing facility so it can significantly expand production of Tice® BCG...reactionscomments
FDA Approves New Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer TreatmentFor the first time in 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for non-muscle invasive...reactions6comments
What’s the Cost of the BCG Shortage?Bladder cancer is newly diagnosed in approximately 71,000 Americans each year. There are several treatments for bladder cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and...reactions2comments
How to: Changing My Urostomy BagBladderCancer.net advocate Anita created this video to share a live demonstration with the bladder cancer community of how she changes her ostomy...reactions7comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions or cancer, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and...reactionscomments
