Awaiting Urine DiversionI have only one kidney after the other was removed. An aggressive cancer was found in the ureter and after removal I had 5 months of chemotherapy. The cancer regrettably...reactions2comments
I Have Got This But Not Every Day!My name is Laura. I live with two stomas - a colostomy and a urostomy. A colostomy for the removal of feces and a urostomy for the removal of urine...reactions2comments
Would I Thrive in Spring Like the Bulbs?Today my husband and I planted the bulbs in our pots in the garden which will bloom in spring. For many, this is a yearly activity which is probably just...reactions8comments
Hematuria and Bladder CancerA bladder cancer diagnosis can come about in different ways. You may have symptoms that lead to testing. Your doctor may find signs during a routine exam. Other times, treating...reactions13comments
Hiking with an OstomyThe weather has finally turned chilly and the leaves are putting on their best show of fall colors. With the great outdoors calling my name I decided to take back...reactions1comment
What's next?Hi- I have been following your website for about six months and I am grateful that it exists. I have been a bladder cancer patient since July 2007 and am...reactions11comments
How to Be a Bladder Cancer AdvocateI often talk to others in the bladder cancer communities and people are always curious how I became a bladder cancer advocate. The answer is a lot simpler than one...reactions2comments
Ostomy HacksHaving lived with my urostomy for over two years I'm pretty confident in all aspects of ostomy life. My bag change routine is down to a science and nothing about...reactions7comments
Helena Murray's QuestionI told everyone who wanted to listen I had a bag cos probably feeling sorry for myself. I could not name it because it's a bag and still feel I...reactions11comments
A grateful patient not behaving gratefullyLearning a bit about each of you, through sharing your stories, takes me to a new level of admiration for your tenacity, and determination for a meaningful life after cancer...reactions16comments
USAF GULF WAR VETI was a healthy 57-year-old man very active Golf, Workout five days a week non-smoker. Then one November day I had blood coming out of my urine with chunks of...reactions7comments
The Hidden Anxiety of Bladder Cancer SurveillanceI finally had my follow-up cystoscopy a month ago. Yes, it was about six months overdue. I wasn't nervous, at first. But the longer I went without an exam, the...reactions16comments
Road Trip with an OstomyI love to travel and explore any chance I get, and even before COVID, this came in the form of long road trips. When air travel became more restricted and...reactionscomments
Learning Your Urostomy: The Early Days Post-CystectomyI am just writing this after getting up this morning. My morning is probably very similar to anyone else's: having a shower, breakfast and as it is a weekday, getting...reactionscomments
How Did I Get an "Old Man's" Cancer?Since the first diagnosis, the burning question has been, "How did I get this disease?" No, I do not smoke. No, I don't drink alcohol. No, I don't abuse drugs...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocate: Living with a Urinary DiversionRecently we asked our BladderCancer.net advocates some questions around their pivotal decision to have a radical cystectomy and opt for a urinary diversion. It can be one of the most...reactionscomments
Would I Get a Second Chance?This time of year is a difficult one for me. It is full of mixed emotions and a roller coaster of hours that became days. On the 29th of October...reactions5comments
Affirmations and the Power of Positivity: Coming Out of the HoleI am going to start this by being brutally honest. I have struggled over the last year and a half with depression, low mood, and anxiety. I felt like I...reactions3comments
Being Nominated for a WEGO Health AwardIn June, an email popped up with the subject line, "Congratulations, you've been nominated!" The first thing I thought was, nominated for what? Well, I was nominated in a category...reactions2comments
Never Alone: the Unconditional Support of a CaregiverRecently I had my annual scope. Everything was routine. The same paperwork - ensuring all of my personal information was up to date. Going over my insurance, dotting all the...reactions2comments
