Agent Orange or contaminated water?I was diagnosed in October 2020 with non-invasive bladder cancer. I’ve had 6 surgeries to remove tumors and have also had BCG treatment. We are not sure if it’s from... By SkipS1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 referral for bladder removal out-of-network. I didn't like... By WesternGuy1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Diagnosed 2-17-22 Part 2Hi to all, I think part one (read here) was getting kind of long so I am starting a part 2. My initial consult went very well, I like the... By zip3161 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 my urine. After some searching on the web... By bpoole992 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Diarrhea- a possible side effect of KeytrudaAs a Stage 4 bladder cancer patient (it had reached lymph nodes in the bladder area), I needed immunotherapy after the chemotherapy, then cystectomy with ileal conduit (determined by the... By emilych2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Scar tissue in my ureters post cystectomyAfter chemotherapy, then cystectomy and ileal conduit, I wasn’t quite prepared for what I had read as a possible side effect of the cystectomy- scar tissue in the ureters where... By emilych2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Newly DiagnosedHi I’m a 47 year old female diagnosed with T1 high grade cancer carcinoma in situ. In the last 6 months I have had 3 TURBT’s and 1 round 6x... By Ana1701 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
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 my primary care MD knew I was a... By Cliff A2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Diagnosed 2-17-22Hi I was diagnosed with Bladder cancer 2-17-22, I am a 69-year-old male (NSS) I was a smoker for 42 years, I quit December 30 2004 at 5pm Thank God... By zip3161 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
ongoing bladder cancerIn Febuary of 2007 I was lifting a large ladder over a fence to return it to my neighbor. I felt a great pain in my stomach and a feeling... By leonardcline1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I HAVE WHAT???I thought I had a UTI until the pain in my lower stomach (right where the bladder was) made me pause. This was April, 2009 and I was retiring in... By arner1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
New Diagnosis of Urethral Cancer - What????2/22/22 Yesterday I was diagnosed with urethral cancer. Yes, I can say that again - urethral cancer. One of the rarest of cancer’s many forms. I’m a 62 year old... By CJG621 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
UTI’s-NOT! CANCER-YES!!!I was dealing with my 92-year-old Dad as he was dying of kidney cancer. With raising two grandchildren and driving to and from my Dad, I was having recurrent bladder... By denise1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My DadHi everyone my name is Sharron and my dad has upper tract urothelial carcinoma. He had cancer in his bladder and that was removed. He has prostate cancer which they... By Sharron1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A long road to a diagnosis.In July 2021, I went to my doctor with UTI symptoms (burning when peeing) and for the next 6 months I had many urine tests done, ultra sounds, X-rays &... By patslife1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Ongoing Bladder Cancer JourneyOn May 20, 2020 I was admitted to a Miami hospital with ischemia colitis. While I was there, I was asked if I wanted the cystoscopy that had been scheduled... By laureldg34 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Mr.Ray Graffin or just RayI retired from a 35 year career as a radiologic technologist, and at 60 went to driving a school bus for the past 13 years. I enjoyed it very much... By rayg2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Awaiting Urine DiversionI have only one kidney after the other was removed. An aggressive cancer was found in the ureter and after removal I had 5 months of chemotherapy. The cancer regrettably... By GeeT1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What's next?Hi- I have been following your website for about six months and I am grateful that it exists. I have been a bladder cancer patient since July 2007 and am... By 6elroj0212 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Helena Murray's QuestionI told everyone who wanted to listen I had a bag cos probably feeling sorry for myself. I could not name it because it's a bag and still feel I... By HELENA MURRAY1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments