Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient

Greetings, fellow patients & survivors! In my last episode, I talked about my experience with reactive arthritis, a somewhat rare and unexpected side effect of BCG. With regained confidence in my stride, I discussed how I'm managing this debilitating problem with both diet and half dose treatments. I've had clear scopes, and things have been on the uptick! But just as I was coming into the final stretch of BCG and thought I had everything in hand, a proverbial "wrench" was thrown at me 100 mph, only one week after my last recorded episode. It was a rare and unexpected turn of events that I did not see coming, and it nearly cost me my vision. If you're just starting BCG, or you've already been on BCG for a while, you'll want to take a listen to this episode. It was several weeks after my 15th treatment that the rare and unexpected immuno-response set in. A shocker, for sure. Grab a cup of coffee, and settle in to learn a piece of information not often discussed on this journey we all share. Wishing you all peace, health and happiness in the days ahead. - Cindy *********************************************************** Links: Bilateral Uveitis After Intravesical BCG Immunotherapy for Bladder Carcinoma - ⁠https://bjo.bmj.com/content/86/6/706⁠ Complications of Intravesical BCG Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer - https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/rg.2019180014 Bilateral Panuveitis Following Intravesical BCG Immunotherapy for Bladder Carcinoma - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20662661/ Managing Adverse Events of BCG Therapy - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4630183/ Clinical Spectrum of Complications Induced by Intravesical Immunotherapy BCG for Bladder Cancer - ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30984262/ My web site - ⁠https://bladdercancertalk.com⁠ Special thanks to ⁠ValleyGreenNaturals.com⁠ for sponsoring this podcast of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order. **************************************************************** Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. **************************************************************** #bladdercancer #bcg #BCG #uveitis #scleritis #bcgcomplications #complicationsfrombcg #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersymptoms #bladdercancersupport #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #bcgsideeffects #cancerpodcast #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #BCAN #plantbaseddiet #vegan #livelonger #healthydiet #wholefooddiet #plantbasedcancerdiet #survivorship #reactivearthritis Search: bladder cancer, Complications from BCG Immunotherapy, plant-based diet, bladder cancer treatment, BCG, urology, bladder cancer support, bladder cancer in women, side effects of BCG, vegan diet and cancer, treatments for bladder cancer, bladder tumor recurrence, early diagnosis of bladder cancer, managing side effects of BCG, reactive arthritis, Uveitis, Scleritis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey Everyone! If you're starting BCG treatments, or you've already been on BCG for a while, you'll want to listen to this episode. I was cruising through my treatments until, shortly after treatment #9, I began to experience joint pain. After treatment #12, let's just say things got downright debilitating. In this episode, I discuss the BCG SWOG schedule, common side effects following treatments... and the not-so-common side effects that I experienced. The good news is, I've discovered a pretty effective way of managing these problems, which I share with you in this episode. As promised, the links I've mentioned in this episode are listed below. Wishing you all peace, health and happiness in the days ahead! - Cindy *********************************************************** Links: Documentary - "Eating You Alive" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMdSUB-Lbp8 Documentary - "What The Health" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsFM6CfH0k0 - Also available on Netflix Book - "How Not To Die" by Michael Greger - https://a.co/d/i6cHRYa Book - "How Not To Die Cookbook" by Michael Greger - https://a.co/d/2ePl1H2 Helpful Website - NutritionFacts.org Interesting Podcast - The Exam Room by The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine - https://www.youtube.com/c/PhysiciansCommittee My web site - https://bladdercancertalk.com Special thanks to ValleyGreenNaturals.com for sponsoring this podcast of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order. **************************************************************** Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. **************************************************************** #bladdercancer #bcg #BCG #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersymptoms #bladdercancersupport #bluelightcystoscopy #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #bcgsideeffects #cancerpodcast #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #BCAN #plantbaseddiet #vegan #livelonger #healthydiet #wholefooddiet #plantbasedcancerdiet #survivorship #reactivearthritis Search: bladder cancer, plant-based diet, bladder cancer treatment, BCG, urology, bladder cancer support, bladder cancer in women, side effects of BCG, vegan diet and cancer, treatments for bladder cancer, bladder tumor recurrence, early diagnosis of bladder cancer, managing side effects of BCG, reactive arthritis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey everyone!  Thanks for listening to Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient.  This episode discusses my experiences with blue light cystoscopy and how I've come to rely on this very valuable tool as a standard in my own care.  You'll hear about how I ended up having only blue light cystos, as well as what to expect; how they work; their cost and effectiveness, and why you should lobby for this relatively new technology.  As promised, the links I mentioned in this episode are listed below... Wishing you peace, health and happiness in the days ahead! Cindy **************** Blue Light Comparison Photos - https://bit.ly/3bONxO7 ... Bladder Cancer Matters Podcast with Dr. Yair Lotan - https://bit.ly/3yBdSID ... Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients & Families - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2022 Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - BCAN.org ***************** Please join my "Sharing is Caring" campaign to share a story from your bladder cancer journey.  You can leave me a voice mail by recording it on this link:  https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Or just send me an email at bladdercancertalk@gmail.com.  Be sure to include some contact information in your voice mail or email so that I can reach out to you.  Sharing your story with other bladder cancer patients is a great way to support each other on this journey that we all travel together. Special thanks to ValleyGreenNaturals.com for sponsoring this episode of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order! Just visit ValleyGreenNaturals.com. ******************* Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. ******************* #bladdercancer #bluelightcystoscopy #cysview #cystoscopy #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersymptoms #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #survivorship #BCAN Search: bladder cancer, blue light cystoscopy, cysview, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer, diagnosing bladder cancer, TURBT, trans-urethral resection of bladder tumor, early diagnosis, bladder tumor recurrence, carcinoma in situ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Those of us with bladder cancer have all faced the dilemma of telling our friends and loved ones about our diagnosis. In my case, it took 3 1/2 years for me to venture out of my cancer closet. But when I did, I discovered something really great. In this podcast episode, I'll talk about the difficulties I experienced in coming to terms with my own diagnosis and the challenges I faced in concealing my condition from others for quite some time. It wasn't until I realized that there's more uneasiness and anxiety in hiding my disease than there is in being open about it that my situation became less complicated, and in time... even rewarding. As promised, the links I mentioned in this episode are listed below... Wishing you peace, health and happiness! Cindy **************** Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - BCAN.org Inspire Bladder Cancer Support Group & Discussion Community BCAN Survivor-to-Survivor Program Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients & Families - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2022 ***************** Please join my "Sharing is Caring" campaign to share a story from your bladder cancer journey. You can leave me a voice mail by recording it on this link: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Or just send me an email at bladdercancertalk@gmail.com. Be sure to include some contact information in your voice mail or email so that I can reach out to you. Sharing your story with other bladder cancer patients is a great way to support each other on this journey that we all travel together. Special thanks to ValleyGreenNaturals.com for sponsoring this episode of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order! Just visit ValleyGreenNaturals.com. ******************* Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. ******************* #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersymptoms #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #survivorship #BCAN Search: bladder cancer, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, cancer closet, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer, telling your loved ones you have cancer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Having symptoms that scream "Something is amiss down there?" It's Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and I'm here to ask you... no, beg you... no, plead with you to GO GET CHECKED! Cancer is a scary word. And no one wants to be a member of its club. But this podcast is for those who may be experiencing "strange goings-on" in their nether regions, and they're worried it could be something serious. In this podcast, I'll go over the typical symptoms of bladder cancer, as well as the tools used to determine a diagnosis and the path forward. On a positive note, Bladder Cancer is not a death sentence. There are many excellent treatments available for all stages of this disease, and there are many real super-docs out there who are ready to help you as a warrior and survivor. Please join my "Sharing is Caring" campaign to share a story from your bladder cancer journey. You can leave me a voice mail by recording it on this link: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Or just send me an email at bladdercancertalk@gmail.com. Be sure to include some contact information in your voice mail or email so that I can reach out to you. Sharing your story with other bladder cancer patients is a great way to support each other on this journey that we all travel together. Special thanks to ValleyGreenNaturals.com for sponsoring this episode of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order! Just visit ValleyGreenNaturals.com. Thanks so much for listening! Wishing you happiness and good health in the days ahead, Cindy BladderCancerTalk.com ******************* Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. ******************* #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersymptoms #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #survivorship #BCAN Search: bladder cancer, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Yikes, cancer is costly! Not exactly one of my more upbeat podcasts, but financial toxicity is real, and cancer patients need solutions. In this podcast, I talk about the enormous costs involved in treating and managing bladder cancer; my own out-of-pocket expenses in just four years, and how dealing with the financial strains of ongoing care can take its toll on the mental and physical health and well-being of cancer patients. On a positive note, there are tools available to help with navigating the complex and costly cancer-highway, as well as some very good folks who are working on ways to ease the burden of expense, while continuing to provide quality care at all socio-economic levels. In this podcast, I mention TriageCancer.org, a site with a wealth of information and webinars on the financial and legal aspects of dealing with cancer, as well as the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, BCAN.org, whose tireless efforts in providing information to bladder cancer patients is unparalleled worldwide. Please be sure to register for BCAN's free "Ask the Experts" virtual event on May 25th at 7 pm. One of the featured physicians in this event is Dr. Sumeet Bhanvadia, Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Bhanvadia was a winner of BCAN's Young Investigators Award for her study focusing on assessing the extent of financial toxicity experienced by bladder cancer patients across a broad range of race, ethnicity, insurance type and socio-economic status. Register here for this free webinar! Please join my "Sharing is Caring" campaign to share a story from your bladder cancer journey. You can leave me a voice mail by recording it on this link: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Or just send me an email at bladdercancertalk@gmail.com. Be sure to include some contact information in your voice mail or email so that I can reach out to you. Sharing your story with other bladder cancer patients is a great way to support each other on this journey that we all travel together. Special thanks to ValleyGreenNaturals.com for sponsoring this episode of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order! Just visit ValleyGreenNaturals.com. ******************* Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. Thanks so much for listening! Wishing you happiness and good health in the days ahead, Cindy ******************* #financialtoxicity #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #survivorship #BCAN #cancercost Search: Financial Toxicity, bladder cancer, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, BCAN, cancer cost, medical bills, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey everyone! As someone who has lived an organic and natural lifestyle for the past 15 years, it seemed incomprehensible when I heard the words, "Bladder Cancer" while meeting with my urologist back in 2017.  Those words have forever changed my life, and I've been left to wonder, as so many people do, "What did I do to cause this?" In this episode, I'll explore the many factors that can contribute to a bladder cancer diagnosis, as well as ways to steer clear of certain environmental toxins that may still haunt your household today.  As promised in the episode, here is the link to the website for Berkey Water Purifiers.  Keep in mind that your average water filter doesn't remove chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, BPAs, petroleum products and pharmaceuticals.  The Berkey system is the only product I've used to cover all bases when it comes to having an ultra-clean water supply to our household.  (Berkey is not a sponsor of this episode. I'm just a firm supporter of the product!) https://theberkey.com/ Please join my "Sharing is Caring" campaign to share a story from your bladder cancer journey!  You can leave me a voice mail by recording it on this link:  https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Or just send me an email at bladdercancertalk@gmail.com.  Be sure to include some contact information in your voice mail or email so that I can reach out to you.  Sharing your story with other bladder cancer patients is a great way to support each other on this journey that we all travel together. Thanks also to Valley Green Naturals for sponsoring this podcast and for making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order! Just visit ValleyGreenNaturals.com. ******************* Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. Thanks so much for listening! Wishing you happiness and good health in the days ahead, Cindy ******************* #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #cancertoxins #smoking #causesofbladdercancer #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship #BCAN --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey everyone. Welcome to Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient. May I just mention that I am NOT a fan of diagnostics? Even with something as simple as blood work, I'm just a big chicken! Honestly, I think it's the fear of the "unknown" that gets to me. And when it's a test that has anything to do with "cancer," I'm sure you'll agree that can be upsetting enough. So when I learned -- before even being officially diagnosed with bladder cancer -- that I had to get a CT scan with contrast... well, let's just say my anxiety really kicked in. In this episode, I'll share with you my experience in having a CT Urogram; the reason why your doctor orders it, and what to expect when you go to have it done. If you'd like to read more about Urograms and radiological testing for urologic cancers, check out this page on BCAN.org. It's a terrific site that's full of valuable information for bladder cancer patients like us. https://bcan.org/facing-bladder-cancer/bladder-cancer-diagnosing-and-monitoring/ Please join my "Sharing is Caring" campaign to share a story from your bladder cancer journey! You can leave me a voice mail by recording it on this link: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Or just send me an email at bladdercancertalk@gmail.com. Be sure to include some contact information in your voice mail or email so that I can reach out to you. Sharing your story with other bladder cancer patients is a great way to support each other on this journey that we all travel together. Thanks also to Valley Green Naturals for sponsoring this podcast and making their fantastic, clean-ingredient personal care products available at a discount to our listeners! Use Promo Code "Healthy" for 15% off your first order! Just visit ValleyGreenNaturals.com. ******************* Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #urogram #CTscan #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship #BCAN Search: bladder cancer, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

So your doctor saw a tumor in your bladder... What's next? Hey everyone. In this episode, I talk about my very first cystoscopy when my doctor determined that I had a tumor growing in my bladder... and what happened from there. Trans-Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) surgery doesn't have to be scary if you know what to expect. This procedure is the first step in determining the path forward on your bladder cancer journey. I hope that by sharing my own experience with TURBT surgery, I can help to alleviate any fears or anxiety about this commonly performed procedure. In this podcast, I also mention the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (www.BCAN.org). It's a fantastic site with a wealth of information, videos and podcasts about bladder cancer diagnoses, grades, stages, surgeries, treatments... the works! Check it out for more information on TURBTs. If you'd like to share your story on my Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient podcast, I would love to hear from you! We all are on a very unique journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, or you've been walking this path for a while, there are others who may benefit or find comfort in what you have to share. Please leave me a voice mail message (with your contact information) by clicking on my personal VM link: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Take care, and be well. Cindy This podcast is sponsored by ValleyGreenNaturals.com. Many cancer patients seek to eliminate harmful chemicals from their daily diet and personal care routine. From facial care, to deodorants, to soap, bug repellents and all types of body care, Valley Green Naturals' head-to-toe personal care products are handcrafted in small batches, with clean and natural ingredients. Check out their offerings at www.ValleyGreenNaturals.com. Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship Search: bladder cancer, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey everyone, I'm sharing some very positive news in this podcast! After 4 1/2 years with multiple recurrences and 9 TURBT surgeries, I finally started on BCG. In this podcast, I'll explain why there was a delay with this important treatment and what my experience has been since starting it last fall. If you're on the fence about beginning BCG treatments, you'll want to hear about my personal experience in this podcast. I also discuss blue light cystoscopy and how it's not only becoming a standard of care among many urologists, but an absolute necessity in my book for those with multiple tumor recurrence or carcinoma in situ. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we learn from each other and travel this journey together! Wishing wellness for us all, Cindy P.S. If you'd like to be my guest on Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient, please click the voice mail link under one of my podcasts. You can leave me a message about your experiences, diagnosis, emotions, treatments... whatever you'd like to share with others. Interviews are done by phone and the magic of technology! So please reach out and leave me your contact information. I'd love to chat and maybe include your experience in an upcoming episode. Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship Search: BCG intravesical treatment for bladder cancer, bacillus Calmette-Guerin, SWOG schedule, BCG treatments, benefits of BCG for bladder cancer, what is BCG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey Everyone! Welcome to Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient. In this episode, I talk about the overwhelming feelings, thoughts and emotions that can hit us when we first learn of our cancer diagnosis; training your brain to avoid the "what-if" scenarios, and using knowledge you learn about your condition as the power necessary to move forward with your care. Also mentioned in this podcast is www.bcan.org, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. It's a site with loads of information for bladder cancer patients, so be sure to check it out! Wishing wellness to us all, Cindy Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship Search: bladder cancer, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Hey everyone! BCG is known as the 'gold standard" for early-stage, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment. In this episode, I discuss BCG treatment for bladder cancer... What it is; how it works as immunotherapy; its advantages and sometimes side effects, as well as my own experience in receiving BCG treatments and what to expect. You'll learn what I've learned about shortages of BCG and potential alternative treatments that are available. If your doctor has recommended BCG, you'll definitely want to take a listen to this episode! Wishing wellness for us all, Cindy Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship Search: BCG intravesical treatment for bladder cancer, bacillus Calmette-Guerin, SWOG schedule, BCG treatments, benefits of BCG for bladder cancer, what is BCG, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, BCG side effects --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

The dreaded Cystoscopy... Are you sweating your first cysto appointment? I hear you! It's an anxiety-producing process that had me trembling in my boots at the get-go. But honestly, it proved to be a piece o'cake. In this podcast, I describe my first cystoscopy experience, from the moment it was scheduled, to the day I got my results, and the entire process in between. I also discuss my experiences with blue light cystoscopy and what a valuable tool it has become for active bladder cancer patients. So... Grab a cup of coffee... Settle in... and learn what's it's like to look inside your own bladder! ;) My best wishes for wellness, Cindy Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship Search: cystoscopy, blue light cystoscopy, bladder cancer diagnosis, tests for bladder cancer, cysview, TURBT, urothelial carcinoma, advancements in tumor detection, bladder carcinoma in situ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

Was your bladder cancer diagnosis delayed because your doctor treated you for a UTI or something else? In this Patient-to-Patient podcast, I'll discuss common symptoms and the importance of getting a proper diagnosis early on. Also discussed are methods I use for finding the very best specialists and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship during the bladder cancer journey. I'll also introduce myself and discuss my own experiences and reactions when I was first diagnosed, as well as where I am currently with treatment. Mentioned in this podcast is BCAN, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. This organization provides excellent information on all stages and types of bladder cancer, as well as treatments and life-saving procedures. For more information, visit their website at: https://bcan.org/ Please click the "Follow" button so you don't miss a single episode of Bladder Cancer Patient-to-Patient, and thanks so much for listening! All my best, Cindy Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE FOR PHYSICIAN CARE, NOR TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY ILLNESS OR DISEASE. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. #bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #bladdercancertreatment #urology #bladdercancersupport #cancerpatient #cancerpodcast #TURBT #BCG #kickcancer #cancersucks #patientadvocacy #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #survivorship Search: bladder cancer, bladder cancer symptoms, bladder cancer awareness, bladder cancer treatment, diagnosing bladder cancer, urology, bladder cancer support, cancer patient, cancer podcast, kick cancer, cancer sucks, patient advocacy, cancer research, survivorship, signs of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer, symptoms of bladder cancer in women, causes of bladder cancer in women, smoking and bladder cancer, treatment for bladder cancer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cindy-lawson8/support

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