Can Diet Help with Pain & Inflammation?I am a 48-year-old female. I have/had a Neuroendocrine, small cell Bladder tumor which had spread to my lymph nodes, liver, hip...reactionscomments
The “New Normal”: Life with a StomaI was diagnosed with a high grade, aggressive bladder tumor. This was totally unexpected, although I had known for quite some time...reactions2comments
Urine AnxietyIt sounds silly, but hear me out: Having bladder cancer has given me a renewed appreciation for my health and my mortality...reactions8comments
My Post-Operation Hospital StayThe hospital wants to get you home as soon as possible following surgery. The first 24 hours was a blur, I was...reactionscomments
Making Changes to Diet and LifestyleWe often read how important diet can be to contribute to a healthier life, and this can become even more relevant after...reactions3comments
Bladder Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
The Six-Month LeashEvery six months, my friend Cheryl and I get together and celebrate our good health. Cheryl and I are both cancer survivors...reactions4comments
Educate Yourself About Toxins to Live a Good Life for as Long as PossibleThe news that Johnson & Johnson knew for many years that some of its talcum powder may have been contaminated with asbestos...reactions3comments
When is the Right Time to Change Your Treatment?After being diagnosed with high-grade T1 bladder cancer in 2017, I was launched into a conversation with my doctor after my TURBTs...reactions8comments
Menopause After Bladder Cancer Surgery: The Joys of Being a WomanI had my bladder removed and a hysterectomy on August 19, 2017. In March of 2018, I saw an endocrinologist who diagnosed...reactions1comment
My Typical CystoscopyWhen you are told you need to have a cystoscopy, it can be quite terrifying. Inserting an endoscope into your bladder with...reactions7comments
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Thank Goodness It's Over!So, Christmas is over. The New Year has come and gone; we are all partied out and I have survived the festive...reactionscomments
Tips to Quit Smoking for a Healthier YouMany of us know that quitting smoking can help us to be healthier, but it’s so much easier said than done. Smoking...reactionscomments
The CatheterWhen I had my bladder cancer removed last year, the doctor warned me that I would need to wear a catheter bag...reactions1comment
Staying in Gratitude During the HolidaysIf you or someone close to you received a bladder cancer diagnosis, it may be tough to reflect on the year and...reactionscomments
Christmas CancerIt’s been said the once someone gets cancer, the whole family gets it. Truer words were never spoken. I guess in my...reactions1comment
10 Tips to Avoid Leaks over the Holiday SeasonAs the holiday season approaches and the party invites begin to arrive, many of us who have a “stoma” might start to...reactionscomments
5 Tips to Get Through the Holidays with a StomaSo this is the 2nd Christmas that I’m about to share with my little stoma, “Winnie”. Last year was quite daunting as...reactions1comment
BC. And We’re Not Talking FlintstonesBC. Before Cancer. I could pee standing up without really thinking about it. I knew when my bladder was full based on...reactions2comments
Cancer and Discrimination in the Workplace: Your RightsAs someone who was fully employed in a professional, full-time role before my bladder cancer diagnosis, I’ve been very disheartened by stories...reactions2comments
