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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Cat Scan Got Your Tongue?I just got back from my 5-year CT scan. For those who have been diagnosed with cancer – pretty much any kind...reactionscomments
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
