Resources for Veterans With Bladder CancerThere 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It Is Okay Not to Be OkayMany 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... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Bladder Cancer and Ureteral Stents: What You Need to KnowOur 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... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Celebrating 2 Years of BladderCancer.net!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... By Sarah Wallin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pace Yourself for the Holidays“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... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Cancer Side Effects as a CaregiverCancer 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... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
GuiltI 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... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Prescription Pick-Up DecisionsCheck-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... By Lucius Wisniewski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain and Sexual HealthLet’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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Appreciating the Small ThingsAppreciation: “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... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Help Around the HouseWhile 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... By Lucius Wisniewski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bladder Cancer Saved My Life6 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... By Paul Hebert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Neuropathic Pain and Bladder CancerAfter 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Aftermath of My Annual ScopeThe 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... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The True Hero on Your Cancer JourneyIf 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... By Paul Hebert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Scope Week 2019: Accepting My EmotionsIf you are just joining me, please read “The Prelude: Learning to Cope with Anxiety and Panic Attacks” and then come back here. There is some important backstory that will... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Struggling with How Cancer Has Changed My BodyIt's been over two years now since my life changed forever. Two years since the birth of "Winnie," my stoma. You would think that I would be used to "her" by... By Shirley Norris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Prelude: Learning to Cope with Anxiety and Panic AttacksAnxiety begins to manifest itself, in earnest, about a month out. It starts with the automated call confirming the upcoming appointment. It may be three weeks prior. I just know... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cheeemo! Cheee-eee-ee mo!My rounds done and me wan' go home (Apologies to Harry Belafonte.) I had neoadjuvant chemotherapy before I had my cystectomy and prostatectomy. Neoadjuvant therapy means I had chemo administered... By Paul Hebert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Does a Bladder Tumor Look Like?Many people in the bladder cancer community have described coming face to face with their bladder tumor in the exam room during a cystoscopy. One survivor described the moment by... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments