You Too Can Ooze Ostomy ConfidenceDo you remember hearing the words ostomy, stoma, urostomy, or ileal conduit? I can bet many of you, like me, had never...reactionscomments
The Guilt of Good HealthWhen my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, I was studying abroad. Being so far apart when receiving the news...reactions2comments
Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions...reactions1comment
Can You Prevent a Parastomal Hernia?Anyone with a stoma can get one; I have heard it said that 1 in every 2 people with an ostomy will...reactions1comment
Beating Hospital InsomniaIt is often said that hospitals are where you go to be treated, but home is where you get well. That idea...reactions1comment
A Guide for Navigating Recurrence AnxietyOne of the hardest parts of living with bladder cancer is dealing with the fear of your cancer coming back (recurrence). Unfortunately...reactions34comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
UroAmp: A New Predictive Tool for Bladder CancerConvergent Genomics has developed a urine test called UroAmp for bladder cancer. UroAmp can give doctors detailed genetic information about bladder cancer...reactions3comments
AI: The Future of Bladder Cancer Diagnostics and TreatmentBladder cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat over a lifetime. But artificial intelligence (AI) methods may reduce the cost of...reactions4comments
My 8th Annual Urologist Follow-Up: Bladder Cancer Takes and ThoughtsThe night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating...reactions5comments
Community Feedback: The Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a procedure that looks at the urinary system to diagnose and treat conditions of the bladder, urethra, and prostate...reactions21comments
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
Bladder Cancer and Ureteral Stents: What You Need to KnowOur bodies are made up of billions of cells. When these cells grow and multiply too fast, they can cause cancer. Cancer...reactions6comments
BCG or Gemcitabine for Bladder Cancer: When Should They Be Used?In 1976, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) became known as an effective treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Since then, BCG has been...reactions39comments
The Struggles: Placing Boundaries Around Fear After Bladder CancerThe BladderCancer.net editorial team published an article on the community's views regarding a bladder cancer diagnosis and the struggles therein. The first...reactions6comments
Why I Refused to Wear WigsWhen I was diagnosed in August 2016, I knew that I was in for a battle. I had my radical cystectomy on...reactions1comment
Hematuria and Bladder CancerA bladder cancer diagnosis can come about in different ways. You may have symptoms that lead to testing. Your doctor may find...reactions13comments
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...reactions32comments
Packing for a Cruise With an OstomyI am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin...reactions2comments
Bladder Cancer and Blood Clots (Thrombosis)Bladder cancer develops when cells inside the bladder, often in the lining, start growing out of control. One of the most common...reactions19comments
