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I want to be transparent here. I want anyone reading these articles to see my truth and be able to relate as they can or need to. This is therapeutic...

Hello, my name is Lelee. I am a bladder cancer fighter; I use the word fighter because this cancer keeps coming back so I feel like the fight keeps going...

On National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Every...

I have gotten pretty good at rolling with the punches. I think any cancer patient has to be prepared to remain flexible and ready for the unexpected. But every now...

May is bladder cancer awareness month, and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to tell you about how I met some of my online support team. I was diagnosed...

As I was in the hospital recovering from my radical cystectomy, the flowers and cards from family, friends, and supporters covered every inch of my room. My phone was constantly...

Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...

Two years ago I would have said there was absolutely nothing positive about having a urostomy. It was uncomfortable, always a hassle, and a constant outward reminder of my bladder...

If you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, and you have trouble sleeping — and maybe you have had this trouble with sleep for a while — you may want...

(Spoiler alert: No skin cancer! Writer does long “happy dance.”) When last we left our faithful cancer fighter (me), I had just had a biopsy of a spot on my...

Bladder cancer is not a rare cancer. In fact, it is far more common than people realize. However, it is a type of cancer that most people do not have...

When I was finally diagnosed with bladder cancer after a few years of fighting the uphill battle, I took to the world wide web. In my pain med-induced stupor, while...

Everyone will remember the moment of diagnosis. I certainly do. The doctor put his hand on my shoulder and said, "It's bad news, it's a tumour. Now, everything I say...

When the vaccine for COVID-19 was released, I immediately sat down with my oncologist to discuss the pros and cons of me personally getting the vaccine. Primarily we were concerned...

When I was diagnosed in August 2016, I knew that I was in for a battle. I had my radical cystectomy on September 23, 2016. Due to complications, I bounced...

The extraction of my tooth had barely registered when the dentist leaned down and said, “Have you had that spot on your nose long?” Without waiting for a response, she...

Here at BladderCancer.net we know that love and support are key parts of the journey. That is why for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month we are giving away a Compassion Blanket...

We're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. I talked to Leanne in Part 1 about her early symptoms and treatment decisions. In this part, she discusses her radical cystectomy...