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
Depression and Anxiety in People With Bladder CancerSeveral recent studies have found that people with bladder cancer have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Many emotional burdens and stressors...reactions9comments
Get a NotebookMedical appointments are hectic. Often times you are meeting with several people and covering many different issues in what feels like a...reactions2comments
Urostomies: Sharing Our Knowledge with Each OtherI have often wondered if a urostomy is something that most healthcare professionals - doctors, nurses, physician's assistants, techs - know and...reactions20comments
A Demonstration of True FriendshipAfter my radical cystectomy (RC), I experienced quite a few complications and spent a significant amount of time in a rehab facility...reactions4comments
The Power of WordsAs a family we’ve always been a pretty positive bunch. Growing up, our house was always one filled with laughter and jokes...reactions1comment
A Surprise (and Surprising) 60thRecently, my mom celebrated her 60th birthday. And for someone who had less than a 50/50 chance of survival a few years...reactions1comment
The 14th Annual North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatWe all need support and to not feel alone. When I read of cancer patients who feel alone because they are not...reactions8comments
My Diagnosis Story: A Wild Visit to the Emergency RoomBy the time I got to the front desk and said, "Hey, my hip hurts," my husband was calling me. "Did you...reactions1comment
What Is Time Toxicity in Advanced Bladder Cancer?Treatment for advanced bladder cancer may provide survival benefits of several months to a year. During treatment decisions, these benefits must be...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...reactionscomments
Community Views: Radical Cystectomy and Quality of LifeA bladder cancer diagnosis comes with many life changes. As you process the diagnosis, you hear treatment options. One treatment is for...reactions6comments
We Should Know About Bladder Cancer Before We Are DiagnosedAbout 83,730 people will hear they have bladder cancer this year. Why is it the first time we hear about bladder cancer...reactions10comments
Finding Community: Helping Others with Bladder CancerWho would have thought that having cancer would change my life in a positive way? But it has. I am certainly not...reactions27comments
How Bladder Cancer is Different for People of ColorCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
It's Almost Time: Year 13 of the NC Bladder Cancer RetreatMay is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to spread the word again about a fantastic event for bladder cancer...reactions2comments
It's a Wrap! The 2021 North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatThis retreat originally started in 2008 as a picnic to bring people with bladder cancer together. Showing others they are not alone...reactionscomments
Why I Stopped Waiting to Recover from Neobladder SurgerySeven years ago, I was faced with the choice of which urinary diversion to have. IP? Neobladder? Pouch? Each option has different...reactions16comments
