National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions1comment
Wool Socks and the Art of Self-CareGrey wool socks. Red toe caps and heel caps. A wide red band at the top. As long as I can remember...reactionscomments
One More Thing: Kidney Disease and Lifestyle ChangeI have gotten pretty good at rolling with the punches. I think any cancer patient has to be prepared to remain flexible...reactions1comment
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
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
Fight Bladder Cancer by Treating OSAIf you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, and you have trouble sleeping — and maybe you have had this trouble with...reactionscomments
Done Waiting: The Results of My Biopsy(Spoiler alert: No skin cancer! Writer does long “happy dance.”) When last we left our faithful cancer fighter (me), I had just...reactions1comment
My Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Was One Great MirrorEveryone will remember the moment of diagnosis. I certainly do. The doctor put his hand on my shoulder and said, "It's bad...reactions3comments
Are You a Cancer Victim, Warrior, or Thriver?I’ve read many articles that describe people with cancer as “cancer victims,” “warriors,” or “thrivers.” At times, these descriptive words given to...reactions2comments
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine While on ImmunotherapyWhen the vaccine for COVID-19 was released, I immediately sat down with my oncologist to discuss the pros and cons of me...reactions1comment
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with bladder...reactionscomments
A New Wait: My Skin Cancer ScareThe extraction of my tooth had barely registered when the dentist leaned down and said, “Have you had that spot on your...reactionscomments
Interview with Leanne: Surgery and Life With Indiana PouchWe're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. I talked to Leanne in Part 1 about her early symptoms and treatment decisions...reactions1comment
Hear From Leanne: Bladder Cancer Symptoms, Chemotherapy, & SurgeryWe're highlighting people in the bladder cancer community. I talked to Leanne about her early symptoms and how she felt when she...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer Saved My Life6 years ago, I was told I had bladder cancer. Chemo and neobladder surgery followed. Then, I started taking my health seriously...reactions5comments
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
Radical Cystectomy and Bowel Issues Part 2: The ColonoscopyRead Part 1 about Shirley's ongoing bowel problems after radical cystectomy. After waiting over 3 weeks for my so-called "emergency" gastroenterology appointment...reactions6comments
Navigating Year 2As we celebrated the start of a new year, I began looking ahead and trying to make a plan for year 2...reactions1comment
Don't Waste Today Looking BackwardThis is my 3rd (maybe 4th) attempt at writing this piece. I have put down several paragraphs only to highlight and delete...reactions1comment
Dealing With Urosepsis While CaregivingRecap! Cue the melodic music. To recap, I was taking care of my mother who was very ill. We were having usually...reactions2comments
