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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions19comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
