The Three Month Follow-Up: Part 2Part 1 of this article described Noel's anxious experience going in for a follow-up cystoscopy and realizing that a miscommunication in the office led to the urologist leaving for the... By Noel Forrest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diary of a Caregiver: Sun-DowningThis is the 4th entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or messages in our family’s closed Facebook group where... By Katie Golden Migraine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Wisdom We Gain From Confronting Our MortalityWe all know that someday we will die. And while we know this in an intellectual way from a young age, I believe we only know it in a visceral... By Renata Louwers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer Slapped Me in the Face!Not the day I was told I had Lung Cancer. Not the day I was told I had Bladder Cancer. Not before or after my surgery to remove both left... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stage IV Caregivers, Acknowledge How Hard This Is So The World Will Be On Your SideWhen my first husband had Stage IV bladder cancer and our days were incredibly difficult, I remember wondering often: why doesn't the world seem to acknowledge how hard this is?... By Renata Louwers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Bladder Cancer DiagnosisDealing with a diagnosis of bladder cancer on your own can be quite difficult. There are many important decisions to consider, and much to contemplate in order to take the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Three Month Follow-Up: Part 1I've always championed this disease; right from the outset I knew I was never going to be defined by my cancer. I wasn't at all devastated when first diagnosed, but... By Noel Forrest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Diary of a Caregiver: Back to the ICUThis is the 3rd entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or messages in our family’s closed Facebook group where... By Katie Golden Migraine3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason “hospice”... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Balancing Good Health and a Good LifeI believe there is a sweet spot regarding being healthy and enjoying life. There is a way to balance pleasure and health. And it's worth remembering that illness will come... By Renata Louwers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making Medical Decisions That Work for YouShared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare teams to make decisions together. This process takes into consideration the most up-to-date clinical information and research in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bladder Cancer & Sexual HealthHello. My name is Dr. Nick Myers and I am a new contributor to BladderCancer.net. I’ve been writing for a few months on the ProstateCancer.net site and I hope I... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diary of a Caregiver: Post-SurgeryThis is the 2nd entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or messages in our family’s closed Facebook group where... By Katie Golden Migraine4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cough Cough Whiz Whiz - Oh What a Relief It IsBladder cancer. So much fun. So many new things to experience and enjoy. I’m a five-year “survivor” of stage 2 high-grade bladder cancer after chemo and surgery. They removed my... By Paul Hebert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Artificial Sweeteners - Do They Cause Bladder Cancer?A common myth circulating is artificial sweeteners are carcinogenic, meaning they cause cancers like bladder cancer. This myth may also be extended to products that contain artificial sweeteners, such as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer Caregivers Must Find Their OutletsBeing a caregiver to anyone is exhausting. Being a caregiver to a terminally ill cancer patient can consume you. And make you sick with worry and physical illness. Many people... By Renata Louwers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeking New Ways to Detect Bladder CancerA new urine test called UroSEEK was recently developed by researchers at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center that can detect DNA mutations that are common among bladder cancers. A... By Alina Ahsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Came to Have a Radical CystectomySo after 12 months of getting progressively more poorly, weight loss, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, repeat UTI's, blood in urine, high temperatures and profuse sweating. I went to a... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The ED Challenge-Beyond the PillErectile Dysfunction (ED) is one of the more common sexual issues for men. While ED tends to appear in men who are older, it is also common for men who... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and go or be constant. It can interfere with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments