The value of second opinionsI was diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer in January. My healthcare network was very good about getting me into chemo, and a...reactions10comments
DITTOI had laid a daughter of 64 to rest approximately four months before being diagnosed with the very same type of cancer...reactions2comments
Here's your sign....I went for a fairly short run on the morning of Jul 25, 2021. Afterward, I noticed a bit of blood in...reactions7comments
Life changes in a blink of an eyeIn June, I thought life was good, only four years to retirement, I had built up my maximum of 12 weeks sick...reactions1comment
Radical Cystectomy Scheduled for February 2023I was diagnosed with NMIBC in 2021 and have had 4 turbts because it keeps recurring. Had BCG and it didn't work...reactions18comments
AloneMy diagnosis of NMI bladder cancer came within the same year that I lost my husband (from a surgery complication). I do...reactions7comments
Newbie out of denialI was diagnosed a bit over a year ago. Immediate Turbt surgery followed by six sessions of Gemzar (Gemcitabine). Not the most...reactions5comments
Here's My StoryThis is my second bout with cancer, I am currently 73 years old. Six years ago a routine CT scan (routine because...reactions7comments
Experiencing large blood clots in my urine; can you relate?I've been diagnosed with high-grade muscle-invasive bladder cancer. With sarcomatoid features. 10% in one tumor and 20% in the other. I've completed...reactions4comments
Multiple recurrences of low grade nmibcI am a 74 year old woman. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in December 2016 and I have had persistent Non-Muscle...reactions10comments
Tumors ReturnThis is "327" again. My name is Tom. "Unexpected/Unwelcome Surprise" is my first entry to this forum. Following my first surgery in...reactions6comments
Your Mindset Determines Your FutureBladder Cancer... When did it start? I am 63 and started smoking at age 17. It was about March 2021 that I...reactions6comments
Life After SurgeryI’m 11 months after bladder and prostate removal. As of today, I have no sex life. It’s very simple- active before- now...reactions10comments
4 Years Ago4 years ago I was sitting in my urologist's office at the WHVA, awaiting the results of all my cat scans, pet...reactionscomments
My Successful Cancer JourneyI was diagnosed with a very mean and aggressive bladder cancer in June of 2016. I was completely surprised when we found...reactions5comments
Bladder Cancer JourneyI am on my third chemo, just to get rid of any lingering cells if any. I have Bladder cancer 60yrs young...reactions8comments
My Diagnosis and Family History of Bladder CancerI was lucky as a retired RN to recognize an early sign - painless passage of blood in urine - the evening...reactions2comments
Cancer: The Son's StoryCancer. Well what is it? I don’t really know. Is there anyone who truly knows what it actually is? A disease that...reactionscomments
Not Knowing is the Hard PartI was born with Spina bifida. My lesion is L5-S1 which controls the bladder, bowels, and legs. I haven't used my bladder...reactions4comments
Ineligible for Bladder RemovalStarted with UTI June 1918 blood protein in urine. Antibiotics June ..July ...Aug ..Sept referred for kidney scan. Radiography said I was...reactions3comments
