What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the...
Interstitial cystitis symptoms and bladder cancer: Is there...
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the lining of the bladder becomes irritated for no obvious reason...
Next-generation sequencing and immunotherapy give bladder...
Meleah Foreman celebrated her 70th birthday this past year full of gratitude and hope.
“This can sound crazy for cancer, but...
‘How I knew I had bladder cancer’: 3 survivors’ first symptoms
Bladder cancer is a disease of the urinary tract. So, most bladder cancer symptoms will affect urination in some way.
“The most common...
Blood in urine (hematuria): What causes it and what to do...
It can be scary to see blood in your urine. While there is cause for concern, you shouldn’t panic. There can be many reasons for blood...
What is a cystoscopy?
A cystoscopy is a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a slender, flexible scope to look inside the bladder. It’s the best way we...
What's the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking is on the decline. But if you are one of the 28 million Americans still smoking, you probably know how hard it is to quit.
Urothelial carcinoma: 8 insights about this common bladder...
Urothelial carcinoma is cancer that develops in the urothelial cells. These cells are located in the urothelium, which lines the...
Lynch syndrome: 10 things to know about this genetic...
Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that makes some people more likely to develop certain cancers.
Carriers have a much...
Antibody drug conjugates: A shift in treatment options for...
Antibody drug conjugates have existed for years, but several recent advances are helping to refine how these cancer drugs work,...