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Bladder cancer is “invisible.” For many of us, there are no outward signs of our disease. There are exceptions, and some of us present as terribly ill, but many of...

It’s been more than 3 and a half years, and I’m still living with the threat of my small cell bladder cancer returning. During this time, I have tried to...

This is my 28th article. The number is not the milestone. The milestone is the fact that it has taken this many articles to reach this point of willingness to...

One method used to treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment. BCG is a type of bacteria. During BCG treatment, the bacteria are put directly into...

I was in 7th grade the first time I journaled. A class assignment for English, I think. We could write about anything we wanted and our grade would be on...

There are some risks that increase your chances of getting bladder cancer. Some risks cannot be avoided, like being born male or being an advanced age. Other risks are environmental...

Many of the cancer fighters I have spoken with struggle with keeping up appearances. Our concern is how the illness will affect our loved ones. Just having cancer seems to...

Our bodies are made up of billions of cells. When these cells grow and multiply too fast, they can cause cancer. Cancer can develop in any part of the body...

In honor of our 2-year anniversary here at BladderCancer.net, we wanted to focus on the impact of our online community on people living with bladder cancer. When trying to understand...

“Pace yourself.” What a radical idea! It is almost unheard of in our society. We live in a time of technology and multi-tasking and unlimited production. Many of us are...

Cancer itself and treatments for cancer can cause a number of symptoms and side effects that often deeply impact daily life. For caregivers, it is not uncommon to feel helpless...

I think the formula may well be “Time multiplied by loss, then divided by survival equals guilt.” I don’t know how to write that out in fancy equation form; however...

Check-ups and other urology appointments can be really stressful for people with bladder cancer. Having a friend, partner, or other caregiver attend appointments with you can help alleviate some anxiety...

Let’s face it: chronic pain is exhausting. Just the thought of sex might make you feel tired. If you feel this way, remember that you aren’t alone! Chronic pain can...

Appreciation: “the sensitive understanding of the aesthetic value of something.” The longer I live, the more I realize my appreciation for the small. Yesterday, I called my youngest and said...

While recovering from a bladder cancer treatment or surgery, taking time to rest is important. Having a partner or friend who can help around the house and take care of...

6 years ago, I was told I had bladder cancer. Chemo and neobladder surgery followed. Then, I started taking my health seriously. See, I was your typical 50-year-old man. Invincible...

After treatment for bladder cancer, while the experience of cancer treatment might be over, it is not uncommon to still be dealing with neuropathic pain long after treatment ends. The...

The scope procedure took the usual 10 minutes, maybe. The doctor was professional and courteous. The nurse was new to me, and I cannot say I would choose her if...

If you tell someone you’re a cancer survivor, they pat your back and say “good show!” Or they’ll congratulate you on your effort and perseverance. Some might say you’re a...