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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Step BackwardAfter the removal of my bladder tumor, I began a regimen of regular cystoscopies. In the beginning, I went every three months...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
