Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions that positively affect their well-being. But for someone...
My 8th Annual Urologist Follow-Up: Bladder Cancer Takes and ThoughtsThe night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating of all my follow-ups, and I've had a...
The 14th Annual North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatWe all need support and to not feel alone. When I read of cancer patients who feel alone because they are not comfortable sharing their story with others, or because...
Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions that positively affect their well-being. But for someone...
My 8th Annual Urologist Follow-Up: Bladder Cancer Takes and ThoughtsThe night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating of all my follow-ups, and I've had a...
The 14th Annual North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatWe all need support and to not feel alone. When I read of cancer patients who feel alone because they are not comfortable sharing their story with others, or because...
Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions that positively affect their well-being. But for someone...
My 8th Annual Urologist Follow-Up: Bladder Cancer Takes and ThoughtsThe night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating of all my follow-ups, and I've had a...
The 14th Annual North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatWe all need support and to not feel alone. When I read of cancer patients who feel alone because they are not comfortable sharing their story with others, or because...
Taking Time-Outs From CancerI don’t think anyone forgets the time, day, or date they first heard that word: the “C” word. That day, in many ways, changes your life forever, the day you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Talking Away TabooBreast and balls. We feel comfortable talking about cancers that attack those body parts. Charities have done an amazing job of removing social taboos and making conversations about awareness, self-checks...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Swimming with a urostomyMy husband is three years post bladder and prostate removal. We have adjusted to the bag, but don't understand how he is supposed to swim in a pool or the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Happy to Be AliveI had bladder cancer nearly 5 years ago. My urine was red, so I went to the hospital and, after tests, was told I had bladder cancer. I wasn't given...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
