Bladder Cancer and Trouble SleepingSince I have been in bladder cancer treatment, I have had a difficult time sleeping. I feel like my sleeping patterns are all over the place. One night I might... By Curtis Garbett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When We Are Told to “Get Our Affairs in Order”After being diagnosed with bladder cancer, it quickly became apparent that my cancer was classed as “very aggressive”. It all seemed to happen very quickly. My life became a whirlwind... By Shirley Norris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bladder Cancer vs. Interstitial Cystitis vs. Chronic UTIWhen your ‘better half’ is also invested in women’s health, it’s great to discuss various health issues with her when she brings up topics that are related to Bladder Cancer... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Health DisordersWhen people hear the terms mental health and mental health disorder (or mental health illness) they often think of them as one in the same, and people frequently use the... By Katie Van Horn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving Cancer – With a Spiritual Practice?Over lunch, a friend and fellow cancer survivor confided in me that in addition to chemotherapy and a total lifestyle overhaul, one of the things she credits with staying cancer-free... By Sarah Watts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I've Got Cancer...What's the Big Deal?A few months back, I had to visit the dentist for an emergency mouth ulcer. My normal dentist was not available so I was seen by another. I was asked... By Noel Forrest4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with a Stoma: A Year Later!Wow, it's been nearly a whole year since I had the operation and lost my bladder. What can I say? It has changed my life so much, and for the... By Anita Brown4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When Our Adult Children Are Involved In Our CaregivingSo my eldest son had returned to our family home just a few months before my cancer diagnosis. I was feeling pretty rotten - no appetite, weak, poor sleep pattern... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is 'Cancer' Still a Dirty Word?I've come to realize since battling cancer over the last 18 months that not all cancer sufferers want others to know they have this disease. It may be words like... By Noel Forrest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer and Fatigue: My ExperienceBefore I was even diagnosed with bladder cancer, I was suffering from fatigue. I used to “beat” myself up about it. I began to think, “is this part of the... By Shirley Norris4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can I Call Myself a Survivor?When we hear the word cancer, there are certain images that tend to pop up in our heads. We picture a balding patient with dark circles under her eyes and... By Sarah Watts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Do We Mean When We Say Self-Care?"Self-care." This is something we hear, see and read about while going through treatments. What do we mean when we say that? I bet lots of things flash through your... By Anita Brown3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Would a General Rehabilitation Program Look Like?As written in part I of this article, it was highlighted that studies examining the therapeutic value of exercise of people with various cancers during primary cancer treatment suggest that... By Christina Hegarty4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation of a Person with CancerHearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is something no one wishes to hear. Many questions come along with it… What kind? How bad? How long do I have? What do... By Christina Hegarty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience with Livestrong at the YMCAHave you heard about this spectacular program called LIVESTRONG at the YMCA? It is an amazing partnership with Livestrong, the cancer support community, and local YMCAs all across the United... By Jennifer Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Impact on Male SexualityIn this article, let's discuss Bladder Cancer’s (BC) impact on male sexuality. After writing many articles about female sexuality and possible solutions to various issues, it's time to discuss the... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Do You Process That?Long ago in a galaxy far away, I was dealing with chemo for bladder cancer as a precursor to a full cystectomy and prostatectomy. I was getting the weekly doses... By Paul Hebert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Dear Husband (or Wife or Partner)Dear Husband, Wife, Partner and Caregiver... We want you to know that we appreciate you being by our side. From the moment we were diagnosed, you became our biggest supporters:... By Anita Brown3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Debunking 6 Myths About Bladder CancerPeople living with bladder cancer can occasionally deal with insensitivity from those around them about the reality of battling their cancers. Some common misconceptions can make it harder for patients... By Alina Ahsan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
An Unexpected Hospital Visit: What I LearnedI’ve had my stoma whom I lovingly named “Winnie” for just over eighteen months now. We have done much traveling together, mainly around South and Southeast Asia. Before beginning my... By Shirley Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments