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... By Dan Franke4 min readBookmark for later
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... By Linda Urbanski4 min readBookmark for later
Packing for a Cruise With an OstomyI am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin Islands. I am so excited, but also very... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for later
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... By Dan Franke4 min readBookmark for later
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... By Linda Urbanski4 min readBookmark for later
Packing for a Cruise With an OstomyI am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin Islands. I am so excited, but also very... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for later
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... By Dan Franke4 min readBookmark for later
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... By Linda Urbanski4 min readBookmark for later
Packing for a Cruise With an OstomyI am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin Islands. I am so excited, but also very... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for later
A Surprise (and Surprising) 60thRecently, my mom celebrated her 60th birthday. And for someone who had less than a 50/50 chance of survival a few years ago, this milestone birthday definitely meant a lot... By Phil Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is Time Toxicity in Advanced Bladder Cancer?Treatment for advanced bladder cancer may provide survival benefits of several months to a year. During treatment decisions, these benefits must be balanced with downsides. Downsides include treatment side effects... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey So FarIn July 2014 I had lumbar fusion surgery and little did I know that in approximately 90 days I would be diagnosed with bladder cancer. As I was preparing to...Bookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How long do painful bladder spasms last after chemo/radiation therapyI completed my bladder sparing treatment (turbt/chemo/radiation) for T2 muscle invasive, 10 days ago and my excruciating pain from hourly bladder spasms, day and night is unbearable and wearing me...Bookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies