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...reactions2comments
Who Should be Included in Your Treatment Decisions?Your support team has a variety of people. We probably all know the incredible value of surrounding ourselves with supportive people during...reactionscomments
Medical Records and History - Are They Current and Accurate?When we put our lives in the hands of medical providers, the information gained from our conversations, tests, procedures, surgeries, and prescriptions...reactions1comment
The ScopeThis is the portion of my cancer journey that I remember the least about. I'm sure that I arrived at the hospital...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...reactionscomments
5 Years Living with a Stoma: 5 Lessons LearnedI have been living with my stoma, Winnie, for just going on for 5 years now. Here are the top 5 things...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
When Christmas Takes on a Whole New MeaningAsk anyone I know, and they will tell you, I am just a big kid when it comes to Christmas. I have...reactionscomments
Self-Advocacy After a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisI was diagnosed with late-stage aggressive bladder cancer in September 2017. The months that followed were a whirlwind in many respects. On...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactionscomments
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
Phil's Diagnosis Story and the Importance of Family SupportWe're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community and sharing some of their experiences. I talked to Phil who hails from New...reactionscomments
Coming Soon: World Ostomy DayHere in the US, we are fortunate to have an organization and national support to celebrate an Ostomy Awareness Day annually on...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Cheat Sheet: Bladder Cancer TermsImagine this: You are just recently diagnosed with bladder cancer, and all of the people you are talking to are throwing around...reactions1comment
Neuropathic Pain and Bladder CancerAfter treatment for bladder cancer, while the experience of cancer treatment might be over, it is not uncommon to still be dealing...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancerversary: Reflecting on Year 2In the cancer community, we acknowledge the anniversary date of our diagnosis. We call it our "cancerversary." I say acknowledge because celebrating...reactions1comment
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
Finding a Caregiver in the Most Unexpected PlacesMost humans put others before themselves. It is in our nature and part of our makeup. Many people find this very difficult...reactions1comment
