David Pulver is a ten-year survivor of a serious form of bladder cancer. He has served on the Board of Directors of BCAN (Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, bcan.org) since 2008. BCAN is dedicated to increasing public awareness of bladder cancer, advancing research directed toward bladder cancer, and educating and supporting bladder cancer patients and their families. David is President of Cornerstone Capital, Inc., a private investment company. Prior to starting Cornerstone Capital, he co-founded and was Chairman and Co-CEO of The Children’s Place, a leading retailer of children’s clothing. David serves on the Board of Directors of Carter’s, a leading manufacturer and retailer of infants and young children’s apparel. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Costco Wholesale and on the Board of Directors of the Public Health Research Institute, a leading nonprofit medical research organization specializing in infectious diseases. David serves on the Board of Trustees of Colby College, located in Waterville, Maine. He earned his BA from Colby College and his MBA from Harvard Business School. David lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his wife Carol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bladder Cancer: A Patient-Friendly Guide to Understanding Your Diagnosis and Treatment Options<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0resulted from a unique collaboration between doctors and patients. It started when David Pulver was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2007 and got a second opinion from Mark Schoenberg, MD, an internationally acknowledged authority on bladder cancer. They formed a partnership\u2014not only to treat David’s bladder cancer but also to write a\u00a0patient-friendly<\/em>\u00a0book for other patients diagnosed with this disease.\u00a0The book combines\u00a0expert medical information\u00a0<\/strong>with a\u00a0clear writing style<\/strong>\u00a0that organizes and presents\u00a0the information in the most patient-friendly way.<\/p>\n When you are diagnosed with bladder cancer or have a recurrence of your disease, many questions start running through your mind. What does my diagnosis mean? What are my treatment options? How serious is my disease? Can I be cured?<\/p>\n To grapple with these questions, you need to understand your diagnosis and learn about your treatment options\u2014 so you can get the best possible outcomes for your disease.\u00a0The mission of this book is to educate you about bladder cancer so you can understand your diagnosis and make informed decisions regarding your treatment and care. The book will help you be a proactive patient, have better conversations with your doctor, and become your own advocate in fighting your disease.<\/p>\n What You Will Learn from This Book<\/strong><\/p>\n This book\u00a0is\u00a0organized into 14 chapters and 4 appendixes.<\/p>\n You should first read Chapters 1\u20135, which provide information\u00a0all<\/em>patients with bladder cancer need to know. Topics include how to become a proactive patient, the anatomy and functions of the urinary system, how bladder cancer is diagnosed, and what you need to know to understand your diagnosis.<\/p>\n The next step is to read\u00a0the specific chapter or chapters that discuss the treatment options for your specific diagnosis. Chapters 6\u201313 include detailed information about the treatment options for the different types and stages of bladder cancer.<\/p>\n Chapter 14 discusses the challenges bladder cancer survivors face as they transition from active treatment to follow-up care.\u00a0In addition, there are 4 appendixes, including a glossary of bladder cancer terms and a list of \u00a0bladder cancer resources for patients and their families.<\/p>\n This book addresses the questions,\u00a0concerns, and challenges that confront people diagnosed with\u00a0bladder cancer and those who love and support them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8608,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[36],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n