Cancer Survivor.. It Get's BetterGood day My name is Dawn and I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in March 2021. I first went to a Gynie (gynecologist) thinking "I am going through premenopause". All...reactions11comments
Medical Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bladder CancerCancer is traumatic. Bladder cancer may be even more traumatic. The medical and cancer communities do not discuss it nearly enough, but medical PTSD is a thing! The International Society...reactions1comment
A Post-Radical Cystectomy Gynecology ExperienceAbout 4 months after I completed active treatment, I went to a new gynecologist. It was my first gynecology appointment after receiving a radical cystectomy. After 2 office visits, prescribed...reactions8comments
SuccessBack in November 2020, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. My doctor began explaining about the surgery and what should be expected after it is removed. I did not fall...reactions1comment
Self DestructionNewport cigarettes are killing me. I know this for a fact; I have been battling bladder cancer. And yet, I still smoke like there is no tomorrow - knowing it...reactions3comments
The Need for SpeedThe rapidity of my admission and bladder cancer surgery was an eye-opening experience. I had a cystoscopy and biopsy then set a follow-up appointment late the following week. Hoping to...reactions2comments
Ask Me Anything About Bladder CancerRecently I was presented with an amazing opportunity. I was asked to participate in a research discussion. A panel literally asked me anything about bladder cancer! Yes, exactly as the...reactions2comments
Radical Cystectomy the end of AugustLike you all, I'll never forget the day my tumour was found, 23rd February 2021. TURBT 17th March I was consumed with fear and stress. Denial.. not me... The...reactions7comments
Severe COVID and Inflammation in my BodyI have been diagnosed with bladder cancer stage 0, and had successful surgical removal. I had severe COVID-19 and spent a week in the hospital in August 2020, it was...reactions1comment
Jacquie's story: a bladder cancer survivorMy story with bladder cancer began in 2005, at age 47. I began having symptoms similar to those of a urinary tract infection (UTI). My symptoms did not respond to...reactions1comment
CT Day RoutineAfter all the needle pokes, procedures, and tests I have endured during my cancer journey, there is still one thing that gives me the worst anxiety of them all. CT...reactionscomments
How Bladder Cancer Changed My Work LifeIf you had told me 5 years ago that my life would look like it does at this moment - I would have thought you were out of your mind...reactions1comment
Don't Worry - You Won’t Remember Most of ThisFear of the future is the constant shadow of a cancer diagnosis. Once the doctor shines a light on your cancer the shadow of fear - of the future -...reactions4comments
Exercising with an OstomyI have always enjoyed being active. For years I danced recreationally and professionally. I also took up powerlifting for a few years. Working out and doing physical activities has always...reactionscomments
My Journey with Bladder CancerRecently the team posed a question to the community on Facebook, "Have you ever been told bladder cancer was the 'easy' cancer?" I read it. Yet, my mind did not...reactionscomments
Subtle Differences Between Stage IIIB and Stage IVI was diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2016. I had my procedure the following month. Until the end of last year, I was under the impression that I was...reactionscomments
MORE Bladder Cancer Resources for Warriors Under 40You may be wondering why someone in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) demographic may want or need a separate support system from the general population. Well, the primary reason:...reactions2comments
Stay FocusedWhen I was first diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1999, I said to my doctor "don't make a big deal of it there is only a little blood." He did...reactions1comment
Community Teachings: Joining the Bladdercancer.net TeamHello there! My name is Amanda. I am the new content lead responsible for maintaining the flow of the articles on BladderCancer.net. My background is in public health, with a...reactions2comments
Ostomate on the Go: The NecessitiesFor those who have gone through bladder cancer, had a radical cystectomy, and either chosen or ended up with a urostomy - it may feel like you are tied down...reactions6comments
