Bladder Cancer Canada Forum – Bladder Cancer Canada Forum

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The Bladder Cancer Canada discussion forum is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. The opinions & contents in this forum is for information only and is not reviewed by medical professionals. They are experiences & opinions of patient members like you, and is NOT intended to represent the best or only approach to a situation. Always consult your physician and do not rely solely on the information in this site when making decisions about your health.

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- 9 months, 2 weeks ago
  theresab
- Instructions On How To Use The Forum
  **Please review instructions on how to use the Forum first, before posting**
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- 1 year, 4 months ago
  Dandan8
- Longer term Bladder Cancer Patient
  This category is for posting your question or comment if you are a long term (7 years or more) bladder cancer patient. The cancer could be low grade or high grade, non-muscle invasive or muscle invasive. You might also have undergone a radical cysectomy and now have a divergent.
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- 4 months ago
  marysue
- 2nd Time Around with Bladder Cancer
  You have been diagnosed with Bladder Cancer years ago and had treatment to remove the cancer and now years later it’s back. If this is you, then go ahead and post your situation and/or questions.
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- 5 months, 1 week ago
  Tana
- Newly Diagnosed With Bladder Cancer
  You have been referred to see a Urologist by your family doctor, because tests such as a ultrasound showed a mass in your bladder, or you may have a positive cytology from a urine test.
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- 4 hours, 28 minutes ago
  Brown
- I May Have Symptoms Of Bladder Cancer
  You may have seen blood in your urine, or other signs such as groin pain, and urgency. Ask members what they did when they had these symptoms.
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- 5 days, 17 hours ago
  Joe
- Bladder Replacement Options
  This Category is a good place to post your questions and/or comments about Bladder Replacement options.
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- 7 months, 1 week ago
  Stever
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
  You have been diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder. Great place to ask ask questions and share your experiences.
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  marysue
- Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
  Questions and comments specific to muscle invasive bladder cancer.
  - …if you have a rare type of Bladder Cancer, post your information here. (4, 32)
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- 1 month ago
  Nightingale
- Caregiver Support
  Questions caregivers may have regarding how to cope with a relative or friend that has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.
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- 3 months, 3 weeks ago
  Nightingale
- Inspirational Survivor Stories
  Here you’ll read stories from others like you who have survived bladder cancer and are now living full and happy lives. If you have such a story to share, please tell us about it – you may give someone the hope and motivation they need to fight this cancer and win!
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- 4 months, 2 weeks ago
  Stever
- Metastatic Bladder Cancer
  Questions and comments specific to Metastatic Bladder Cancer.
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- 6 months, 3 weeks ago
  Nightingale
- Monthly Treatment Calendar
  Post your upcoming treatments and procedures along with your results. Do not post questions in this topic, use the other available topics for your questions or concerns.
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  Nightingale
- Research, Clinical Trials, and New Treatments
  Updates on research, progress on clinical trials under way and reports regarding new treatments on the horizon.
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  Brown
- Raising Awareness
  Ideas about raising more awareness about the possible symptoms of bladder cancer. Notices of upcoming patient conferences and patient support meetings. Raising awareness about Bladder Cancer Canada.
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- 2 months ago
  marysue
- Off Topic
  Here is where you can post items and discussions that do not directly relate to bladder cancer, this will be the area, to have some fun, relieve stress, suggestions for the discussion board, endless, please enjoy
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- 1 month, 4 weeks ago
  Nightingale
- Support Groups in Participating Cities across Canada
  In addition to the online Forums, there are monthly In-Person Support Groups in certain cities across Canada. These In-Person support groups are for Patients interested in meeting other Patients in-person, to discuss their situation and share their own experiences. Click on the following link to be taken to the In-Person Support Group site to review the details by city. https://bladdercancercanada.org/en/get-support/
  - Note to Support Group Facilitators: Please feel free to post information in this Forum, specific to your City’s In-Person Support Group. Thank you.
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- 3 days, 3 hours ago
  theresab