BCG or UTI?Have you recently started BCG treatments for non-invasive bladder cancer? There are many possible side effects of this treatment: The common theme...reactions3comments
Coping with Sexual DysfunctionFor some individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer, the recommended treatment may be surgery to remove portions of the affected organ, such as...reactionscomments
7 Things to Help You Prepare for a Clinical TrialYou're ready to explore the world of clinical trials! I have come up with what I think are the top 7 things...reactions1comment
My Diagnosis StoryFirst of all, welcome to our new BladderCancer.net friends. We are a caring group and we know this is not the new...reactionscomments
What to Bring to the Hospital for a Radical CystectomySo, you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and are having a radical cystectomy. Your head is probably in a whirl right...reactions5comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
5 Things Not To Say To Someone with Bladder CancerIt's tough to know the right things to say to anyone who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. We want to make...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer FAQsA bladder cancer diagnosis can be stressful and overwhelming, and sifting through information to get answers is difficult. More than 700,000 people...reactionscomments
Are You Given All the FACTS?Within 2 weeks of being diagnosed with bladder cancer, I was admitted to hospital for surgery to remove the tumor. The operation...reactionscomments
My TURBT ExperienceThe operation is called a transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Your surgeon removes the tumor in your bladder through the urethra...reactions15comments
Tips to Prepare for a CystectomyI had a radical cystectomy earlier this year. This involved the removal of my bladder, cervix, appendix, anterior vaginal wall and a...reactionscomments
BCG: It Was All Going So WellFor those of us diagnosed with non-invasive bladder cancer, there is some relief with the knowledge that there are treatments that can...reactions16comments
7 Tips to Get You Through the Holiday SeasonThis time last year I had received my bladder cancer diagnosis and was awaiting my Radical Cystectomy, scheduled for the 30th January...reactionscomments
5 Things You Should Know Before Going To The Grocery StoreOne topic that came up once I was diagnosed with Stage IV bladder cancer was the topic of nutrition. I started to...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
What's a Bladder Spasm? I Found Out the Hard WayAfter my surgery, a nurse came to the recovery room to prepare me for discharge. In her hand were prescriptions for three...reactions4comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Genetic & Genomic Testing: What I LearnedHave you thought about cancer genetic testing, has your doctor mentioned it, or have you even heard of cancer genetic testing? I...reactions2comments
Is It Important to Set Short and Long-Term Goals?So, why in my current position is this more poignant? I've just come through what was one of the toughest 6 months...reactionscomments
First Outing with My Stoma: What I LearnedSo, I had been home from the hospital for a couple of weeks and had been gradually increasing the amount of walking...reactionscomments
