The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Cope When Bad News Keeps Piling UpWhen my husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer, it seemed the bad news just kept coming. Every time I felt I had gained my footing, some other piece... By Renata Louwers4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Sit With MePeople mean well. They are just trying to be positive and encouraging. Their words of solace and encouragement and compassion come from a wonderful place. They speak out of their... By Mac Howard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of BladderCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain In America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Step BackwardAfter the removal of my bladder tumor, I began a regimen of regular cystoscopies. In the beginning, I went every three months. For the first year, I would ride a... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer Sleep Challenge: Don’t Check Your Smartphone at BedtimePeople dealing with cancer may find their smartphones to be both blessing and curse. You can use it to: However, there’s a dark side that occurs when you take your... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Does My Dog Detect Cancer or Does He Want a Fry?After surviving bladder cancer, the fear doesn't just disappear. Worries about recurrence are always lingering in the background. The comic below shows a woman wondering if her dog has detected... By Lucius Wisniewski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Listen to Each Other’s StoriesHours after my husband died from bladder cancer in 2014, I felt rage as I read a comment in an online forum devoted to bladder cancer. The author reassured a... By Renata Louwers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coffee Mug + Notebook Giveaway (Now Closed)In honor of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we’re giving away some items to one special bladder cancer fighter. These items were provided by the Crush It For Curtis Foundation (CIFCF)... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Share Why Bladder Cancer Matters This Awareness MonthWe can’t believe Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is already here. Although much of our lives have been paused these past few months, we know that life with bladder cancer never... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing My Body DysmorphiaPrior to my diagnosis, I had experienced a gradual loss of about 35 pounds over a year. Being 5'1", that was a pretty drastic change to my body. We did... By Brittney Tellekamp4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caring for a Parent While Coping with Bladder CancerRead Part 1: Who Cares for the Caregiver? I was exhausted and run-down. I hadn’t stopped to slow down in all the time my mum was in the hospital. If... By Anita Brown5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let’s Make Sure Bladder Cancer Is No Longer Referred to As “Uncommon”When my first husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (early stage in 2011 and then metastatic in 2013), time and again we heard comments like “oh I’ve never heard... By Renata Louwers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience as a Volunteer Firefighter and the Impact of Bladder CancerA huge part of the nation receives its fire protection from volunteers. In Newton County, Indiana, all of the firefighters are local citizens who give part of their time and... By Mac Howard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Understanding the BCG ShortageFor some time now, there has been a shortage of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG). It is a drug that doctors prescribe to treat bladder cancer in its early stages. People with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments