Trying Holistic RemediesI am a 100% supporter of science-backed medicine. It is my medical team’s knowledge and care that has brought me back from...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is one of the most common symptoms affecting people with bladder cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can...reactionscomments
The Seemingly Impossible Task of Avoiding Bladder IrritantsThinking back on my first urology appointment, sometimes I have to laugh. The urologist was the first doctor in years who actually...reactions2comments
How My Bladder Cancer Story StartedMy bladder cancer story started in the summer of 2016, though I was not diagnosed until November 2017. The first thing I...reactions1comment
Suffering for ManhoodA young man reaches out to his mother and says, “I am suffering from some depression.” The father walks by catches the...reactions3comments
Prioritizing My Mental HealthFighting cancer is usually seen as a physical fight. Your body is being attacked and through medicine, surgery, and sometimes brute strength...reactions1comment
Investigating Possible Causes of Fatigue for Cancer PatientsAs a person who is in remission from bladder cancer, I find that even now two years later I can still suffer...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My 4th Year Cancer-FreeJanuary 31, 2021, was four years since I had my radical cystectomy. Ordinarily, the day is met with various fanfares from me...reactions2comments
Dealing With Surveillance Check-ups After Receiving the All ClearI've had some difficult moments on my cancer journey. Dealing with cystoscopies, TURBT and BCG treatments is never easy. The process and...reactions11comments
Weird Symptoms and Documenting My ExperienceFor me, hindsight is 20/20. I can look back now and see some of the “weird” things I was experiencing as red...reactions1comment
When We Are Told to “Get Our Affairs in Order”After being diagnosed with bladder cancer, it quickly became apparent that my cancer was classed as “very aggressive”. It all seemed to...reactions1comment
Online Illness Support from Peer Patients and Caregivers Resonates with Those SufferingWhen my husband Ahmad had metastatic bladder cancer, I was very limited in how often and for how long I could leave...reactionscomments
The Rewarding Work of Being a Volunteer Moderator for an Advanced Cancer Caregiver Support GroupIn my Part One article, I wrote about the nonprofit AnCan's Advanced Cancer Caregivers’ Call that I co-moderate. This virtual support group...reactionscomments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions1comment
Wool Socks and the Art of Self-CareGrey wool socks. Red toe caps and heel caps. A wide red band at the top. As long as I can remember...reactionscomments
One More Thing: Kidney Disease and Lifestyle ChangeI have gotten pretty good at rolling with the punches. I think any cancer patient has to be prepared to remain flexible...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
Follow Your Intuition About a DoctorYour doctor — be it your urologist, medical oncologist, radiologist, or other specialist treating you for bladder cancer — is your partner...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
