Regaining Confidence in My Stoma: A Post-Pandemic WorldThe pandemic, without a doubt, has affected almost all of us in some way or another. For me, as someone who was...reactions8comments
Returning to Life: Reflecting on My Bladder Cancer RecoveryFour and a half years after my bladder cancer surgery, I have started to reflect a lot on all I have gone...reactions1comment
Sometimes Water Just Isn't Enough: The Hydration SagaI found several products that would work and began sampling them. It has really helped me to gain some control and consistency...reactions3comments
Let's Cease Using the Word "Bag!"I'm almost six years into this journey now, and I cannot count the number of times that I see people post online...reactions36comments
My Favorite Essential Oils & Their UsesI would like to share some of my favorite oils. These oils have helped me through the past couple of years and...reactionscomments
Sometimes Water Just Isn't Enough: ElectrolytesI have always been a hydrating person. Since my college days, at least, it was rare that you did not see me...reactions1comment
Approaching the Final ScanThe scan, the scope, the test, the X-ray. Each and every one of us on our bladder cancer journey has waited for...reactions1comment
My Day at the Spa with Winnie, My StomaSo after writing my last article about how I had lost and was now slowly regaining confidence in my stoma. I decided...reactions3comments
Aging and Bladder Cancer TreatmentIt's no surprise to learn that with advances in medicine and technology, individuals in the United States are living longer than ever...reactions1comment
A Message from Someone in Cancer CareDear Loved One, I don't know how to tell you this. But I have been diagnosed with cancer... Again. I know how...reactions9comments
Double the Trouble: Managing Two StomasSo, what is life like with two ostomies? Well, it is often double the work. They both need caring for and looking...reactions1comment
Buyer Beware When it Comes to Bladder Cancer Accessories!After all the years I've been around and all the times I've cautioned others, I recently didn't follow my own advice and...reactions1comment
Get Your CheckupsPeople talk to me. They open up and unload their burdens. Because of this, I know many intimate details of random people...reactions4comments
Boundaries & Learning to Prioritize OurselvesLimits, boundaries, managed access, call it what you wish. This is a touchy subject, but it is a vital idea as you...reactions2comments
Never Take a Moment for GrantedYou never know when something will trigger your gratitude for the simple things in life. The things around you. The people around...reactions4comments
Ostomates Have a Voice: Learning How to Use ItWhat is an ostomy? The chances are if you asked 100 people this question you would, in my opinion, be lucky to...reactions8comments
Top Questions I Get Asked About Bladder Cancer: Part 1I was diagnosed with bladder cancer 10 years ago. I did chemotherapy and then had a radical cystectomy and prostatectomy. I will...reactions9comments
MarkersMarkers - the milestones we use to measure our progression through life. Cancer is a big one. The diagnosis, the treatment discussions...reactions2comments
Who Should I Tell?You are unwell. You are in a position where you see your own doctor and are told you must see a specialist...reactionscomments
