Making Bladder Cancer Treatment DecisionsCancer treatment is a buffet of choices. Each one comes with a bounty of pros and cons. When I was diagnosed, my...reactionscomments
Calling Time on Your BladderI sometimes wonder if I’m standing alone when it comes to the choice of removing your bladder to avoid any chance of...reactions36comments
After the Diagnosis: Treating T1 High-Grade Bladder CancerI was absolutely shocked by a bladder cancer diagnosis in late August 2014. Earlier the same day, my youngest daughter told me that...reactionscomments
Community Views: Support From Family and Friends During Bladder CancerBladder cancer can be an overwhelming journey. Having support during bladder cancer treatment eases the burden. Sometimes, loved ones may not know...reactionscomments
I Have Got This But Not Every Day!My name is Laura. I live with two stomas - a colostomy and a urostomy. A colostomy for the removal of feces...reactions2comments
Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Bladder Cancer: Breaking the CycleThings have been really hard lately. We, as a people worldwide, have faced challenges we have never faced before. For those of...reactions1comment
Starting a New Health JourneyBefore I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and in the subsequent 6 months after diagnosis I lost an extreme amount of weight...reactions2comments
A Letter to Newly Diagnosed MeLet me start there. You are so beautiful and have an inner strength that will change lives, even if you don't know...reactions5comments
Never Alone: the Unconditional Support of a CaregiverRecently I had my annual scope. Everything was routine. The same paperwork - ensuring all of my personal information was up to...reactions2comments
Making the Most of Visits When You Live Far AwayLiving in another country during my mother’s cancer journey brought myriad obstacles and issues I never expected. From learning how to "be...reactionscomments
Managing My Cancer and My CareerBeing diagnosed at age 28 with stage IV cancer brings so many challenges beyond just fighting this disease. Of course, there is...reactionscomments
UTI or Bladder Cancer? Misdiagnosed Twice!It was the fall of 2013, and I was having a great time with friends and family at Cedar Point amusement park...reactions4comments
Tips for New Ostomates: What I Wish I KnewAs I write this, I am 4 months away from my 5th "stomaversary," the anniversary of my stomas and a key milestone...reactions6comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs...reactions10comments
Bladder Cancer and a “Great Attitude”How many times have you heard someone say “you’ll beat cancer because you have a great attitude?” On its face, this sounds...reactionscomments
Showing Your Ostomy Who's BossYou may be reading this as a new ostomate. Or you may be reading it has someone with ostomy surgery planned. It...reactions2comments
Self-Care: Acceptable and NecessaryFor me, self-care was never a thought. I was so caught up in taking care of everyone around me that taking care...reactions2comments
My Dog Knew I Was SepticWe can all agree that our pets are very intuitive. They just seem to "know" when something is wrong and, in their...reactions4comments
Being BraveYou're so brave. I'm so inspired by you. You're doing so great. You are so strong - blah, blah, blah. I have...reactions13comments
Sneezing With an OstomyAs a child, one of my favorite books was Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze, by Patricia Thomas. It...reactions2comments
