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
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
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
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
Can Bladder Cancer Return After Bladder Removal?While there are several different treatments for bladder cancer available, many patients with high-risk or muscle-invasive cancer will undergo a procedure known...reactions17comments
When Intravesical Chemotherapy Takes Your Breath AwayThe end of March 2021 began a whirlwind that consumed my life. I didn't realize at the time, but we were entering...reactions1comment
Illness, Self Care, and Self Neglect!I should be the queen of self-care by now. You would think so, wouldn't you? But I'm not... I'm human and I...reactions13comments
