Top Questions I Get Asked About Bladder Cancer: Part 1I was diagnosed with bladder cancer 10 years ago. I did chemotherapy and then had a radical cystectomy and prostatectomy. I will tell anyone who asks that I don't think... By Paul Hebert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Bladder Preservation Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerBladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer worldwide. About two-thirds of people with bladder cancer have non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The remaining third are people with muscle-invasive bladder... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ostomates Have a Voice: Learning How to Use ItWhat is an ostomy? The chances are if you asked 100 people this question you would, in my opinion, be lucky to find 5 people who could truly describe in... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Medicinal Cannabis: The Science and Project Twenty21I would like to share the science bit, just briefly, and describe what the two main chemical cannabinoids in cannabis do as well as inform you about Project Twenty21. Cannabis... By Anita Brown3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Problems That Can Happen After Radical CystectomyIf you have bladder cancer or cancer that has spread from other areas into your bladder, you may need a radical cystectomy. Like all surgeries, radical cystectomy can cause further... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareDifferent treatments and appointments are a part of fighting cancer. But keeping up with these commitments can be quite hard. Studies show that 1 of the biggest hurdles can be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Back From a TURBT: Caregivers and CathetersMom's second attempt and first successful transurethral resection of a bladder tumor occurred about 10 days after the first unsuccessful attempt. I was so unbelievably nervous on the way to... By Charles Anthony Ulloa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Bladder Cancer: Effects on Those Around UsWhen your world is turned upside down after hearing the "C" word at a diagnosis consultation - it also rocks the world of those around you. Those closest to you... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
TURBT Is an Acronym I Know Too WellIt seemed like no time from when we finally got Mom's bladder cancer diagnosis that she was scheduled for the first surgery. The very word surgery made my skin crawl... By Charles Anthony Ulloa4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How I Will Spread the Word this Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthThe biggest goal of any advocate, and for many patients too, is to spread the word. This is never truer than with bladder cancer. Why is that? Well, I may... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, people who have had bladder cancer have a... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
5 Years Living with a Stoma: 5 Lessons LearnedI have been living with my stoma, Winnie, for just going on for 5 years now. Here are the top 5 things I have learned about myself and Winnie. Never... By Shirley Norris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 survivors and caregivers. I can't believe that in... By Linda Urbanski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a standard procedure used in both diagnosing bladder cancer and the surveillance of any bladder cancer recurrence. The scope, as it is often referred to, can conjure... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Double Trouble – The Road to Two OstomiesMy bladder cancer journey is quite unique. My bladder cancer diagnosis was stage 4 invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This is a rare form of bladder cancer. My specialist doctor advised... By Laura MacKenzie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Completing Gemcitabine Induction Therapy: Week 6I haven't cried in years. I mean, I have not had a good gut-wrenching belly-aching cry in a long time. But I have needed it. I have needed what is... By Jacqueline Harmon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
BCG and Everything You Need to Know About ItBacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) continues to be one of the most common treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. This type makes up the majority of bladder cancer cases each year. From... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Journey with Medicinal Cannabis: Symptom ManagementWhere do I start? I really don't know how to start this article however, I feel that I need to write a bit of background history so you can understand... By Anita Brown6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
More Than An OstomateWho am I? I am what is known in the ostomy community as a double bagger. That is someone with two ostomy bags. I have a colostomy and a urostomy... By Laura MacKenzie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments