Well, They Didn't Tell Me THATMaybe we can blame it on the emergency surrounding my surgery, and maybe we can say the post-op complications were taking precedence...reactions11comments
Coping With MusicMusic has always been an integral part of my life. Even as a baby, my parents said I was always dancing and...reactions2comments
Signing My Life Away, Or Saving It?Surgery day was approaching. On October 31st, 2017, I was admitted to the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow, Scotland, for my total pelvic...reactionscomments
The Dawn of a New Year and a Fresh StartThe New Year means different things to different people. I live in Scotland. December 31 is known as Hogmanay. Historically Christmas day...reactionscomments
My Caregiver AppreciationNovember is Caregiver Appreciation Month. I am writing this on the first day of December. On November 8th, election day in America...reactions1comment
An Ostomy: The Gift That Keeps on Giving"All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth," sang Alvin and the Chipmunks, but what do we all really want...reactionscomments
Life After SurgeryI’m 11 months after bladder and prostate removal. As of today, I have no sex life. It’s very simple- active before- now...reactions10comments
Caring for Your Mental HealthOnce faced with a cancer diagnosis, your entire focus tends to shift to caring for your body. Staying hydrated, eating well, prepping...reactions4comments
Never Let Your Ostomy Hold You BackToday is a good day. No, today is a great day! This evening, I will head to Glasgow Airport, Scotland, and board...reactions2comments
Hope for a Happy New YearOn July 25th, 2019, everything stopped. It was like my world froze into place, and here we are now, and it feels...reactions5comments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Feeding CancerCancer can often lead people to double down on their lifestyle choices and commit to changing their diet or exercising more. Some...reactions2comments
Behind the Door of an Ostomy OrganizationIt's Monday Morning. Back at work after two days away from my day job. E-mails to catch up on. Busy? Yes, however...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer JourneyI am on my third chemo, just to get rid of any lingering cells if any. I have Bladder cancer 60yrs young...reactions8comments
My First Experience with a Urinary Diversion Before Bladder RemovalFor most people, the words urostomy, stoma, ostomy, and ileal conduit are all foreign unless, of course, you have one or know...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
That Could Have Been 2 BitesI am sure every parent had had those times when a child inserted more food in their mouth than they thought possible...reactions1comment
Health Insurance in the US - What to ConsiderInsurance can be confusing. Recently I have seen posts regarding the high costs related to bladder cancer. I hope that this information...reactionscomments
The Benefits of JournalingI was in 7th grade the first time I journaled. A class assignment for English, I think. We could write about anything...reactions1comment
Preparing for My Annual ScopeOn the 18th of October, I will submit to my annual cystectomy. I believe this will be my 16th yearly check-up. Last...reactions4comments
I Am a SurvivorDo I consider myself a survivor? Yes, I do. Per the definition of a survivor by the Oxford dictionary, "A person who survives...reactions2comments
