Almost missed itOne day I had a scan to check on diverticulitis.When the doctor read it, he said there was a mass on my...reactionscomments
My TURBT Experience and Bladder Cancer DiagnosisI am 69 years old. In January 2025 I had unexplained blood in my urine from Friday morning until Sunday.I called my...reactionscomments
A Good Night's Sleep With an OstomyAn ostomy for urinary diversion (a urostomy), is often created due to bladder cancer. Although other urinary tract-related issues can lead to...reactionscomments
The Healing Power of Nature: How Time Outdoors Can Help Us CopeWhen cancer comes into your life, its effects are far-reaching and long-lasting. It is a marathon, not a sprint. And at times...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Ostomy QuestionsLet’s face it, ostomies are weird. When you really think about it, it's a piece of your intestines sticking out of your...reactions1comment
Advocating for Bladder Cancer Awareness and Research in Washington D.C.In early spring an email arrived in my inbox inviting me to join a group of bladder cancer survivors from across the...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of One-Piece and Two-Piece Ostomy SystemsPre-cancer, I was a product-testing junkie. I have always loved trying new skincare, haircare, electronics, apps – you name it. I wanted...reactions1comment
Going Orange for Bladder Cancer AwarenessMy passion for raising awareness of bladder cancer gets re-lit almost daily. Sometimes it is fuelled by a good news story. A...reactionscomments
Starting a New Health JourneyBefore I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and in the subsequent 6 months after diagnosis I lost an extreme amount of weight...reactions2comments
Making the Most of Visits When You Live Far AwayLiving in another country during my mother’s cancer journey brought myriad obstacles and issues I never expected. From learning how to "be...reactionscomments
Showing Your Ostomy Who's BossYou may be reading this as a new ostomate. Or you may be reading it has someone with ostomy surgery planned. It...reactions2comments
Sneezing With an OstomyAs a child, one of my favorite books was Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze, by Patricia Thomas. It...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
Talking Away TabooBreast and balls. We feel comfortable talking about cancers that attack those body parts. Charities have done an amazing job of removing...reactions1comment
My Personal Story of GratitudeOne evening, I found myself sitting on the sofa with my mom, having another one of our cancer “hash it out sessions.”...reactions1comment
You Too Can Ooze Ostomy ConfidenceDo you remember hearing the words ostomy, stoma, urostomy, or ileal conduit? I can bet many of you, like me, had never...reactionscomments
The Guilt of Good HealthWhen my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, I was studying abroad. Being so far apart when receiving the news...reactions2comments
Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions...reactions1comment
A Demonstration of True FriendshipAfter my radical cystectomy (RC), I experienced quite a few complications and spent a significant amount of time in a rehab facility...reactions4comments
The Power of WordsAs a family we’ve always been a pretty positive bunch. Growing up, our house was always one filled with laughter and jokes...reactions1comment
