Bladder Cancer

Counseling

Oncology social workers help you cope with the emotional and practical challenges of bladder cancer. Contact us at 800‑813‑HOPE (4673) or info@cancercare.org.
Learn more about counseling.

Resource Navigation

Learn more about how CancerCare Resource Navigation can help you address barriers to care.

Financial Assistance

Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance from CancerCare^® is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs.

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

We currently do not offer a bladder cancer specific group. You may consider joining our general online support groups for people with cancer. Register now.

Community Programs

Learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

Specialized Programs

CancerCare offers specialized programs to address specific populations and concerns.

Coping Circle Workshops

Virtual educational and supportive workshops led by oncology social workers and qualified co-facilitators. These workshops cover numerous topics and are offered in English and Spanish.

Connect Education Workshops

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming Workshops

General Topics

• Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care, Jun 2, 2025
• Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research, Jun 5, 2025
• Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care with Your Health Care Team, Jun 17, 2025

Podcasts

Bladder Cancer

• For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with a Loved One’s Bladder Cancer, Nov 20, 2024
• Bladder Cancer: Treatment Updates, Nov 6, 2024
• For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with a Loved One’s Bladder Cancer, Jan 31, 2024
• Bladder Cancer: Treatment Updates, Jan 24, 2024

General Topics

• Cancer & the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections, Apr 30, 2025
• Understanding the Cost of Care & Your Health Care Coverage, Apr 23, 2025
• Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, Apr 21, 2025
• Trends in Oncology & Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care, Apr 16, 2025
• Coping with Cancer, Mar 12, 2025
• Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You, Mar 10, 2025
• Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer, Mar 3, 2025
• Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer, Feb 4, 2025
• Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes, Jan 17, 2025
• Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School, Dec 13, 2024
• Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips, Dec 6, 2024
• Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects, Nov 22, 2024
• Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer, Sep 23, 2024
• Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship, Sep 10, 2024
• Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research, Jun 27, 2024
• How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment, Jun 17, 2024
• What’s New in Precision Medicine, Jun 12, 2024
• Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer, May 13, 2024
• Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care, Apr 22, 2024
• Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, Apr 8, 2024
• Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You, Mar 4, 2024
• Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects, Feb 16, 2024
• Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer, Feb 12, 2024
• Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy, Feb 9, 2024
• Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Jan 19, 2024
• Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips, Dec 15, 2023
• Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship, Nov 28, 2023
• Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care With Your Health Care Team, Jun 28, 2023
• Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers, Jun 26, 2023
• Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Jun 16, 2023
• Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer, May 24, 2023
• Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips and Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment and Health Care Team for You, May 15, 2023
• Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship, May 2, 2023
• Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer, May 4, 2022
• Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship, May 3, 2022
• Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship, Feb 9, 2021
• The 9/11 Community, Cancer & COVID-19, Jan 25, 2021
• Managing the Cost of Living with Cancer, Sep 23, 2020
• Veterans Living with Cancer, Jun 26, 2020
• What are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives, Jun 18, 2020
• Current Perspectives in Cancer Survivorship, Jun 16, 2020
• Cancer and The Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections, Mar 25, 2020
• Understanding the Costs of Care and Your Health Care Coverage, Mar 18, 2020
• Joys and Challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer, Apr 8, 2019
• Mind Body Techniques to Cope with the Stresses of Cancer, Nov 15, 2017
• Managing Sensory Disruptions During Cancer Treatments, Dec 5, 2016
• Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips During and After Cancer Treatments, Feb 1, 2016

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.

Bladder Cancer

• Caregiving for a Loved One With Bladder CancerNew
• After a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
• Coping With Bladder Cancer
• Treatment Update: Bladder Cancer

General Topics

• Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You LiveNew
• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Talking to Children When a Loved One Has Cancer
• Communicating With Your Health Care Team
• Sources of Financial Assistance
• Finding Resources in Your Community
• If You've Just Been Diagnosed
• What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?
• Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

Bladder Cancer

• Q.

  A close family friend was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer, and she will learn soon what her treatment will be. She mentioned different surgical options, and I want to learn more. Where should I look to learn more about her options?

  A.

  The National Cancer Institute is a good place to start to find information about bladder treatment options. Additional organizations that provide information about bladder cancer treatment, as well as general bladder cancer information, include:

  • Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
  • American Cancer Society
  • Cancer.Net
  • Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates

  CancerCare offers publications on many different topics that might be helpful:

  • Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
  • Building a Community of Support
  • “What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?”

  Connect Education Workshops also provide helpful information direct from cancer experts. The topics below might be of interest to you and your friend.

  • Managing Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know
  • Dental Health During Cancer Treatments

  View all Connect Education Workshop topics.

  Going through a cancer diagnosis can be difficult and having emotional support from friends and family might not be enough. CancerCare offers many support services that might be helpful to you or your friend, including individual telephone counseling and telephone or online support groups. CancerCare support groups are moderated by professional oncology social workers. If you have any questions or need support, please feel to contact CancerCare at 800-813-HOPE (4673).

  Answered by
  Essie Roman, MSW, LMSW, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Manager

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Featured Resource

Magnolia Meals at Home

A meal delivery program that helps patients by providing nourishing meals to households affected by cancer. Is currently available in and around Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Andover, MA, Raleigh-Durham, NC and New Haven, CT (as well areas in New York, New Hampshire and Boston, MA). For more information please visit magnoliamealsathome.com or contact Kathy Nugent, LCSW at 800-813-4673, ext. 6809.

Stories of Help and Hope

Read inspiring personal accounts from people affected by cancer and the ways they've found to cope.

• Ric S., Diagnosed with bladder cancer
• Marlaine H., Diagnosed with bladder cancer