One Year Later: Living with an Ostomy and Stoma Care TipsWell, it's official: I have had my life-saving stoma for an entire year now. Within 2 weeks of my diagnosis, my oncologists...reactions2comments
Follow Your Intuition About a DoctorYour doctor — be it your urologist, medical oncologist, radiologist, or other specialist treating you for bladder cancer — is your partner...reactions1comment
During and After My R/IC Surgery: I Made it to the Finish LineMy surgery date for a radical cystectomy/ileal conduit (RC/IC) arrived quickly. The weeks prior were a flurry of appointments, pre-surgery testing, and keeping...reactions1comment
Your Treatment Choices Are Your Own – and Others’ Are TheirsAs any cancer patient or caregiver can tell you, everyone has an opinion about how to treat your cancer. And many of...reactions5comments
Reflecting on Four Years Since My DiagnosisOn August 9th, 2016, I went to the urologist to have a cystoscopy. This simple procedure permanently altered the course of my...reactions2comments
Newly Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer? Build Your Care TeamI think good medical and emotional support for a bladder cancer patient comes from three sources: All three are important to fully...reactionscomments
The Youngest in the RoomAs I sit in the waiting room of my cancer center, I look around and see the chairs spaced a perfect six...reactions6comments
After the Diagnosis: Treating T1 High-Grade Bladder CancerI was absolutely shocked by a bladder cancer diagnosis in late August 2014. Earlier the same day, my youngest daughter told me that...reactionscomments
UTI or Bladder Cancer? Misdiagnosed Twice!It was the fall of 2013, and I was having a great time with friends and family at Cedar Point amusement park...reactions4comments
10 Questions for Your Doctor Right After You Are Diagnosed With Bladder CancerIn Part One, I addressed the three first steps I recommended taking right after you are diagnosed with bladder cancer. In this...reactions2comments
How I Made the Decision to Have a NeobladderOne thing they tell you when you write for sites like this is to be really careful you don’t provide medical advice...reactions27comments
Organizing Daily Activities for a Happy and Purposeful Day: Part 2Welcome to Part Two of organizing your day in your space. In Part One, we laid some basic groundwork for structuring the...reactionscomments
Finding Reflux Relief When You Have Bladder CancerYou may know gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by its more commonly known name, heartburn. Also called acid reflux or, simply, reflux, it...reactionscomments
Self-Advocacy and Coping with a Shocking Bladder Cancer PrognosisAt age 76, Karl was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer. Before his diagnosis, he was in great physical health and lived...reactions1comment
There Is Life with an OstomyContent warning: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with pain, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Lifestyle ChangesMany people have described bladder cancer as the “wake up call” they needed to make lifestyle changes and develop healthy habits. The...reactionscomments
What You Don't See: The Invisible Reality of Bladder CancerWhat do you see when looking at me? You might see a middle-aged woman with various ailments. You might see a fat...reactionscomments
Insurance Is All About the Details When You Have Bladder CancerIt’s the boring details that most of us don’t think much about when life is good. But anyone who has been through...reactions1comment
Living with Chronic CancerI was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic bladder cancer. The cancer had invaded my bladder muscle wall, I had a grapefruit-sized tumor...reactions1comment
How to Get Excited About Healthy CookingWe all know eating healthy foods likely helps reduce the risk of cancer recurrences as well many other illnesses. But just the...reactionscomments
