Newbie out of denialI was diagnosed a bit over a year ago. Immediate Turbt surgery followed by six sessions of Gemzar (Gemcitabine). Not the most...reactions5comments
It's Almost Time: Year 13 of the NC Bladder Cancer RetreatMay is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to spread the word again about a fantastic event for bladder cancer...reactions2comments
The Cystoscopy ExperienceA cystoscopy is a standard procedure used in both diagnosing bladder cancer and the surveillance of any bladder cancer recurrence. The scope...reactionscomments
Double Trouble – The Road to Two OstomiesMy bladder cancer journey is quite unique. My bladder cancer diagnosis was stage 4 invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This is a rare...reactionscomments
Completing Gemcitabine Induction Therapy: Week 6I haven't cried in years. I mean, I have not had a good gut-wrenching belly-aching cry in a long time. But I...reactions9comments
BCG and Everything You Need to Know About ItBacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) continues to be one of the most common treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. This type makes up the...reactions1comment
My Journey with Medicinal Cannabis: Symptom ManagementWhere do I start? I really don't know how to start this article however, I feel that I need to write a...reactions2comments
More Than An OstomateWho am I? I am what is known in the ostomy community as a double bagger. That is someone with two ostomy...reactionscomments
Agent Orange or contaminated water?I was diagnosed in October 2020 with non-invasive bladder cancer. I’ve had 6 surgeries to remove tumors and have also had BCG...reactions6comments
My 2022 Thoughts on Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthThis year is my 5th Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. In August, I will be 6 years from my diagnosis. At this time...reactions2comments
The value of second opinionsI was diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer in January. My healthcare network was very good about getting me into chemo, and a...reactions10comments
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month! This awareness month, we are calling on the power of community and storytelling to illuminate the...reactions2comments
Diagnosed 2-17-22 Part 2Hi to all, I think part one (read here) was getting kind of long so I am starting a part 2. My...reactions8comments
Here's your sign....I went for a fairly short run on the morning of Jul 25, 2021. Afterward, I noticed a bit of blood in...reactions7comments
Can You Prevent a Parastomal Hernia?Anyone with a stoma can get one; I have heard it said that 1 in every 2 people with an ostomy will...reactions1comment
The Final Chapter and How It Plays OutLet me preface this by saying that I am not trying to be maudlin or have this be a "downer" article. This is...reactions10comments
Diarrhea- a possible side effect of KeytrudaAs a Stage 4 bladder cancer patient (it had reached lymph nodes in the bladder area), I needed immunotherapy after the chemotherapy...reactions5comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs...reactions10comments
Scar tissue in my ureters post cystectomyAfter chemotherapy, then cystectomy and ileal conduit, I wasn’t quite prepared for what I had read as a possible side effect of...reactions6comments
Newly DiagnosedHi I’m a 47 year old female diagnosed with T1 high grade cancer carcinoma in situ. In the last 6 months I...reactions15comments
