The Painful Punch of the “Survival Brag”The only version of bladder cancer that I know well is the worst one. The one that kills. The one that made...reactions2comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Navigating Cancer Without Close FamilyThe Editorial Team at BladderCancer.net is highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. We talked to Liz who shares about finding support...reactions1comment
I Don’t Sleep with a Night DrainI don’t sleep with a night drain system. I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out. My radical cystectomy was in...reactionscomments
Thankful On a Bad DayAs the Schuyler sisters said in Hamilton. “Look around, look around, how lucky we are to be alive right now.” I am...reactionscomments
Honoring All Who Have Been Touched by CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate anyone whose life has...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Comic: COVID-19Many bladder cancer survivors have said that the fear of a recurrence is always at the back of their minds. During follow-up...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
To Port or Not to Port?For bladder cancer patients whose cancer has moved beyond the bladder or is not responding to other treatments, chemo and radiation are...reactionscomments
Should Our Active Surveillance Standards After Cystectomy Be Changed?I have wondered often if we are approaching bladder cancer surveillance in the right way for patients who have had their bladders...reactionscomments
What Bladder Cancer Taught MeCancer is almost always life-changing in some way, and a part of that is how it reshapes how we think. With cancer...reactionscomments
Going Public with My CancerI thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with my cancer story after I was diagnosed. I remember laying...reactionscomments
Thank You, Cancer!Dear Cancer, It may seem strange that I am writing to you again, especially since the last time I was broken-hearted, emotional...reactions7comments
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
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
In Defense of CryingI think there is an expectation that cancer fighters and survivors are these incredibly strong and resolute beings. They walk through life...reactions2comments
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
What Positives Could Possibly Come out of Being Diagnosed With Cancer?I've set a precedent for myself after being diagnosed with cancer. Above all else I was determined to stay positive throughout my...reactionscomments
