Bladder Cancer and PregnancyBladder cancer is more common in men than in women. In women, it usually impacts those who have never had children and...reactions2comments
Holiday Travel with an OstomyMany of you may have just been traveling to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving or will be already thinking about the...reactions6comments
Is Bladder Cancer Contagious?I came across a few blogs, articles, and other writing that were focused on one topic of bladder cancer. Many people wanted...reactions1comment
One Woman's Bladder Tumor Resection ExperienceMy son picked me up for the 45-minute drive to the surgical pavilion at UW Medical Center. We arrived 10 minutes past...reactions4comments
The Bladder Cancer JourneyA diagnosis of cancer, regardless of the type, is a journey. From the prognosis to the treatments and post-follow-up care, each person...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer and DrugsUp until my bladder cancer, I rarely used drugs. I rarely even took aspirin, let alone morphine. But cancer will change many...reactions1comment
For The Next MeWhen I first started patient advocacy I was told I needed to find my "why." My reason for advocacy is what would...reactions1comment
Looking The PartBlame it on Hollywood or maybe those heart-wrenching cancer commercials, but society definitely recognizes a very specific, stereotypical look for cancer patients...reactions3comments
Back to Reality: Coping with Bladder Cancer InconveniencesMy work has been brilliant to me. I am hyper-aware of how poor some people have been treated by their bosses. For...reactions1comment
Active with an Ostomy: My Experience and Tips on Getting StartedBefore the symptoms of bladder cancer were revealed in my body, I led an active life and was getting in shape again...reactions4comments
New Keytruda ProtocolBack on October 4th, 2019 I received my very first dose of Keytruda. For the following two years, I received my infusion...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Community Views: Did Your Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Surprise You?For many people with bladder cancer, the path to diagnosis and treatment does not always follow a straight line. Many people have...reactions2comments
The Drag and Delay to a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisFrom weeks to months to years, each bladder cancer diagnosis is unique. It feels like a long slog, regardless of the length...reactions7comments
Managing Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Side EffectsWhen living with bladder cancer, every day can look different. If you are currently in treatment, you might be dealing with side...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Female Bladder Cancer ExperienceLearning you have bladder cancer can change your life in profound ways. You not only have to deal with the unique physical...reactions2comments
Radical Cystectomy and Sex: A Woman's PerspectiveI had a radical cystectomy just over a year ago. Prior to surgery, I was informed that the surgery would involve the...reactions4comments
The "Not So Nice" Things I Wish I'd Known Before My CystectomyBefore my cystectomy, I read every piece of information I was given, over and over. I joined online support group to engage...reactions4comments
Community Views: The Struggles of a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisBladder cancer is a type of cancer that not many people discuss or even know much about. As such, there is a...reactions10comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemBy now, I assume almost everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with the tagline "SHINGLES CAN BE WHAT?!" I certainly...reactionscomments
