The Importance of Early DetectionWhen it comes to early detection of bladder cancer, we can all turn to Google or any search engine and find out what the typical symptoms are. Typically blood in... By Curtis Garbett4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who Has to Pee ALL the Time?ME!!! Oh my. When I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer in April 2017, I had absolutely no symptoms. A tumor was found inside my bladder during my every 3 months... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of your bladder and the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). A hollow tube... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportGetting a bladder cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising. The words used by your doctor may be confusing; the medical terms may not be familiar to you. To fully... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hearing That You Have CancerI believe in life there are words that you want to hear, such as, "Yes you've won", or "I'm happy to tell you you've got the job". So I suppose... By Noel Forrest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 1st Hotel Stay and a Bit of a Sticky ProblemIt was roughly three and a half weeks after my radical cystectomy, and my husband had received an invite to go to an awards ceremony to celebrate his 30 years... By Shirley Norris6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Discovering I Had a Bladder ProblemI never knew I had a problem with my bladder until I went for a routine pre-op appointment for a surgery I required on my elbow. Numerous straightforward tests were... By Shirley Norris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Diagnosed — What’s Next?A diagnosis of bladder cancer can be extremely overwhelming. You may feel a wide range of emotions and wonder how your life will change. There will be many questions and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creating a Medical DiaryIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s visits, therapy visits, etc. The amount of paperwork... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior, is safe and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting BCG Treatments: What to Expect Before, During, and AfterBacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a type of immunotherapy used to treat bladder cancer. BCG is placed in the bladder through a catheter. This triggers the body’s immune system to stop... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ignoring the Obvious SignsWhether it's the way I was brought up or something I've adapted to over the years, I've never seriously taken into account my health needs. I was never poorly as... By Noel Forrest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a bladder cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including whether our doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your doctor... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home After Radical Cystectomy: How to PrepareSo you've had your radical cystectomy and are on your way back home. What can you do to prepare for this momentous homecoming? There are in fact a lot of... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Get a Second Opinion About Recurring UTIsI had been put under the care of a Urologist who I saw approximately every six months. I was self-catheterizing 3-4 times a day as my bladder didn't fully void... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments