Changes Post-Operation with a NeobladderYou came through surgery okay. Your recovery has been smooth, no major complications. You’re back to your daily routine, working, teaching, taking...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
