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I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with my cancer story after I was diagnosed. I remember laying in my hospital bed at Emory a day...

Dear Cancer, It may seem strange that I am writing to you again, especially since the last time I was broken-hearted, emotional, and depressed. This time it is different. This...

I was laying in my hospital bed, curled in a ball moaning from the incredible pain radiating through my left hip and down my leg. Four different IVs were hooked...

Many us are spending a lot of time at home. The last time I spent so much time at home was in 2013 and 2014 when my first husband had...

Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...

I think there is an expectation that cancer fighters and survivors are these incredibly strong and resolute beings. They walk through life with heads held high, eyes fixed on the...

As 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...

When 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...

People 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...

In 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...

After 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...

At-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...

People 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...

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...

Telehealth 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...

Hours 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...

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)...

We 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...

Prior 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...

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...