Superwoman! I Feel GOOD!It has been around four weeks (this is the 4th week, although it feels longer) since I addressed my diet and upped the physical exercise. I think, overall, it is... By Anita Brown5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Talk About SexLet’s talk about sex. That’s right, sex. Before my bladder surgery, one of the biggest fears I had was that I would emerge an old man. I was 66 years... By Jim Van Horne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Anxiety Affects the Bladder Cancer CommunityThe effects of cancer extend so much further than just the body. This disease can wreak absolute havoc on mental wellbeing. Anxiety, especially the nerves that arise prior to annual... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Mediterranean Diet: What is It & Will It Help Me? The Mediterranean diet has all the basic components of "healthy eating." It even allows for the odd cheeky glass of red wine, so what's not to like? If like... By Anita Brown2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Protecting Against a Future UTIUTI stands for urinary tract infection. Typically with this type of infection, there can be pain, burning with urination, possibly blood in urine, a frequency to urinate, cloudy, dark, or strange... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lessons I Have LearnedI have been living with terminal bladder cancer for nearly three years now. I feel so incredibly fortunate to have had this extra time; this is something we didn't think... By Anita Brown3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Public Restrooms: The Dilemma of Using "Disabled" ToiletsPrior to having my bladder removed, I never gave "disabled" toilets a second thought. In fact, I would walk past them and assume that they were for use only by... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How I Handled Menopause and HRTHormone replacement therapy (HRT) isn't suitable for everyone, and there are some huge risks. One of them being that you may develop breast cancer. That didn't and still doesn't worry... By Anita Brown4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Patient Advocacy Matters and Why You Should Participate If You CanSince losing my first husband (Ahmad) to bladder cancer in 2014, I have gotten involved in patient advocacy related to bladder cancer. After he was diagnosed and during the course... By Renata Louwers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What NOT to Say to Someone with Bladder Cancer!Over the last three years, I think I have heard every kind of reaction to my "I have terminal bladder cancer." Let's face it, people are idiots who don't always use... By Anita Brown4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
UTI: Run, Don't Walk To Your DoctorHello, everyone. I have been missing in action for approximately 5 weeks. The reason and subsequent actions will probably blow your mind. I have never been a person to have a... By Jennifer Toth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Second Annual Checkup Looms: Does it Ever Get Any Easier?I’ve been supporting and advocating for bladder cancer patients for over a year now, after I myself went through bladder cancer in 2016-2017. My experience resulting in a Radical Cystectomy... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Communicating with Your Doctor About the Sexual Impact of TreatmentChanges in sexual functioning are common side effects of various forms of bladder cancer treatment. Some of these side effects may include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, problems with arousal... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A New Neobladder: Life Goes OnOnce I had the staples and all the drainage paraphernalia removed, I was ready to start living my “new” life again. I had a bladder that thought it was still... By Jim Van Horne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Surgery & Recovery ComplicationsWhen it comes to surgery and recovery, there can be complications. And guess what? I couldn’t dodge the bullet. Discharged after seven days and sent home with three drainage bags... By Jim Van Horne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here's What Chemo Feels LikeWhen I first heard that I'd need chemotherapy to treat my bladder cancer, terrifying visions swam into my head. Knowing virtually nothing about cancer treatment, I pictured chemotherapy like it's... By Sarah Watts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is Bladder Cancer Contagious?I came across a few blogs, articles, and other writing that were focused on one topic of bladder cancer. Many people wanted to know if cancer, specifically bladder cancer, was... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dr. GoogleMaybe it's a generational thing (I'm a Millennial), but when I get news that's confusing or scary, my first urge is to research it extensively on the Internet. My urologist... By Sarah Watts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advice to Your Past SelfLife with bladder cancer can take unexpected twists and turns. In many cases, your story may develop into something completely different than what you had envisioned at the time of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering from Surgery: Roll with the PunchesThe hardest part about recovering from surgery, for me, was allowing my body to heal. I wanted to be better yesterday; I don’t have a lot of patience. But the... By Jim Van Horne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments