Bladder Cancer Comic: Rescheduling My CystoscopyMany routine bladder cancer check-up appointments were delayed or canceled altogether this year due to COVID-19. For some, the time made them...reactionscomments
Experiencing Disappointment During COVID-19In a previous article, I talked about the changes in support meetings through this pandemic. The topic of disappointment, I believe, goes...reactionscomments
What Would The Non-Survivors Tell Us?We hear a lot from bladder cancer survivors — about their stories, their recommendations, their fears, and their triumphs over cancer. But...reactionscomments
Remembering Jennifer TothWe are incredibly saddened to share that BladderCancer.net team member Jennifer Toth passed away on January 28, 2020. Jennifer had been living...reactions3comments
Bladder Cancer Connections via the Worldwide WebWhen I was diagnosed over 4 years ago at age 40, I had no clue that bladder cancer was even a thing...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer Comic: HydratedBladder cancer can make you hyper-aware of your body and your habits. You might decide to start drinking more water – only...reactions2comments
I Lived the National Caregiving Trends (Part 1)I don’t need the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to tell me that unpaid caregiving is a tough job in the...reactionscomments
Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityArizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine...reactionscomments
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the CommunityEach year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate...reactionscomments
My Urologist RetiredIn early 2006, I walked into Dr. Unni’s office for the first time. I had never seen a urologist, never passed blood...reactionscomments
Beating Brain FogYou may have heard of “chemo brain,” but cancer-related brain fog is not limited to those who have experienced chemotherapy. So, what...reactionscomments
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of BladderCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
The Similarities Between Bladder Cancer and COVID-19An illness that kills some and is a nuisance illness for others. An experience that disrupts life as we knew it. A...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer Made Me a Cry-BabyTrust me. This isn’t going where you think it is. I was a 53-year-old man who never cried. Well, maybe at the...reactionscomments
Navigating Medicare & Medicare Advantage Plans With Bladder CancerI read a distressing story about a bladder cancer patient that got me curious about Medicare and the unintended consequences of choosing...reactions7comments
Building Our Support Teams: You Are Not AloneI clearly remember the day I was given a diagnosis of bladder cancer, a type of cancer I had never hear of...reactionscomments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of BladderCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Creating a New "Tribe" Due to Bladder CancerEveryone in life has their own "tribe." You know, your group of people - friends and family - who love and support...reactions1comment
During and After My R/IC Surgery: I Made it to the Finish LineMy surgery date for a radical cystectomy/ileal conduit (RC/IC) arrived quickly. The weeks prior were a flurry of appointments, pre-surgery testing, and keeping...reactions1comment
Reflecting on Four Years Since My DiagnosisOn August 9th, 2016, I went to the urologist to have a cystoscopy. This simple procedure permanently altered the course of my...reactions2comments
