Losing More Than Just Your BladderI was laying in my hospital bed, curled in a ball moaning from the incredible pain radiating through my left hip and...reactions1comment
Organizing Your Day (and Your Space) At Home to Help You Feel GoodMany us are spending a lot of time at home. The last time I spent so much time at home was in...reactions2comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
In Defense of CryingI think there is an expectation that cancer fighters and survivors are these incredibly strong and resolute beings. They walk through life...reactions2comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
How to Cope When Bad News Keeps Piling UpWhen my husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer, it seemed the bad news just kept coming. Every time I felt...reactionscomments
Just Sit With MePeople mean well. They are just trying to be positive and encouraging. Their words of solace and encouragement and compassion come from...reactionscomments
A Step BackwardAfter the removal of my bladder tumor, I began a regimen of regular cystoscopies. In the beginning, I went every three months...reactions5comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Sleep Challenge: Don’t Check Your Smartphone at BedtimePeople dealing with cancer may find their smartphones to be both blessing and curse. You can use it to: However, there’s a...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Does My Dog Detect Cancer or Does He Want a Fry?After surviving bladder cancer, the fear doesn't just disappear. Worries about recurrence are always lingering in the background. The comic below shows...reactionscomments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Listen to Each Other’s StoriesHours after my husband died from bladder cancer in 2014, I felt rage as I read a comment in an online forum...reactionscomments
Coffee Mug + Notebook Giveaway (Now Closed)In honor of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we’re giving away some items to one special bladder cancer fighter. These items were provided...reactionscomments
Facing My Body DysmorphiaPrior to my diagnosis, I had experienced a gradual loss of about 35 pounds over a year. Being 5'1", that was a...reactions2comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Caring for a Parent While Coping with Bladder CancerRead Part 1: Who Cares for the Caregiver? I was exhausted and run-down. I hadn’t stopped to slow down in all the...reactions2comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactions2comments
Let’s Make Sure Bladder Cancer Is No Longer Referred to As “Uncommon”When my first husband, Ahmad, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (early stage in 2011 and then metastatic in 2013), time and again...reactionscomments
