Living with an Ileal ConduitMy journey with cancer began in the summer of 2019, when I began having bright red blood in my urine. As an...reactions11comments
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Radical CystectomyWhen I met with my urology oncology surgeon the first time, a friend who is a nurse went with me. I had...reactions9comments
Calling Time on Your BladderI sometimes wonder if I’m standing alone when it comes to the choice of removing your bladder to avoid any chance of...reactions36comments
Bladder Cancer Comic: HydratedBladder cancer can make you hyper-aware of your body and your habits. You might decide to start drinking more water – only...reactions2comments
Tips for Finding a Therapist Who Fits Your NeedsIn response to another piece I wrote, the question was asked, "How did you find a therapist?" This is a great question...reactions2comments
4 Ways to Be a #GratefulPatient with Bladder CancerSeptember 7th was #GratefulPatient Day. Going through bladder cancer is, as my oncologist puts it, not all puppy dogs, rainbows, and unicorns...reactions5comments
Mucus: File Under "Things That Make You Go Ugh"If you have a neobladder, one of the new “normal” things the doctors will alert you to is “mucus” in your urine...reactions16comments
The Benefits of TherapyI realized while reading my initial article on finding a therapist that I may have missed a few important talking points. We...reactionscomments
Grating Phrases and Jargon That Confuse (and Sometimes Demoralize) PatientsI was a caregiver for a year to a spouse with advanced bladder cancer. In the six years since his death, I...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Rescheduling My CystoscopyMany routine bladder cancer check-up appointments were delayed or canceled altogether this year due to COVID-19. For some, the time made them...reactionscomments
My Urologist RetiredIn early 2006, I walked into Dr. Unni’s office for the first time. I had never seen a urologist, never passed blood...reactionscomments
Things I Wish I Knew Before Surgery: Preparing for a CystectomyAfter you and your medical team have determined that a radical cystectomy (RC) and ileal conduit (IC) is your best bladder cancer...reactionscomments
Beating Brain FogYou may have heard of “chemo brain,” but cancer-related brain fog is not limited to those who have experienced chemotherapy. So, what...reactionscomments
The Similarities Between Bladder Cancer and COVID-19An illness that kills some and is a nuisance illness for others. An experience that disrupts life as we knew it. A...reactions1comment
Stolen Valor: Feeling Like a Cancer ImpostorStolen valor is the term for some nimrod who has never served his country and puts on a costume of a military...reactions9comments
2 Easy Recipes to Get You Excited About Healthy EatingIn my first article, I offered some ideas to help you start on the path to healthy (fresh) eating. That article addressed...reactions1comment
Navigating Medicare & Medicare Advantage Plans With Bladder CancerI read a distressing story about a bladder cancer patient that got me curious about Medicare and the unintended consequences of choosing...reactions7comments
Building Our Support Teams: You Are Not AloneI clearly remember the day I was given a diagnosis of bladder cancer, a type of cancer I had never hear of...reactionscomments
The Power of Sharing Your StoryHistorically, when a person was battling cancer, it was very hush-hush. It wasn't even discussed within the confines of the person's household...reactions2comments
Creating a New "Tribe" Due to Bladder CancerEveryone in life has their own "tribe." You know, your group of people - friends and family - who love and support...reactions1comment
