Caring for a Stoma and the Potential ComplicationsStomas are surgically created openings made into a hollow organ, like the bladder, to connect to the outside of the body. A...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
Depression & Bladder CancerWe all feel "down" from time to time, but how do you know when it is getting a bit more serious than...reactions1comment
Advice to My Younger SelfWhen I got my bladder cancer diagnosis I had no personal experience with cancer and I had just turned 29. Because I...reactionscomments
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month!May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month! This means it’s a great time to talk up bladder cancer to everyone you know! Despite...reactionscomments
Early Menopause Linked to Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer, Especially for SmokersBladder cancer is often considered a disease that strikes mainly men. This is because men are actually more likely to get it...reactionscomments
How Oversharing on Facebook Helped Me After My DiagnosisMy friends joke that there's nothing too personal for me not to share on Facebook, and I have to agree. For some...reactions1comment
Recovery from SurgeryIllustrations by Lucius Wisniewski for this comic done in partnership with his wife, Sarah Watts. There were many things that surprised me...reactionscomments
The Problem of NocturiaBladder cancer causes dysfunction along the entire urinary tract. Unfortunately, those resulting and frequent trips to the bathroom — often to void...reactions10comments
Hearing That You Have CancerI believe in life there are words that you want to hear, such as, "Yes you've won", or "I'm happy to tell...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Will Drinking Be the New Smoking?We take it as a fact in 2019 that smoking is a significant cause of cancer. Evidence-based medicine has demonstrated this. The...reactionscomments
The Importance of Looking After the Skin Around Your StomaWhen I found out I was going to have to have my bladder removed and have a stoma and a bag, I...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
Receiving the All Clear: The Changes I MadeIn January of this year, I wrote two articles that were published, ‘Making Changes to Diet and Lifestyle’ and ‘My Complements to...reactions2comments
Two Years Post-Cystectomy: 5 Things I Wish I Had KnownWell, it's coming to that time of year again for me...the annual checkup! This will be my second checkup since I had...reactions2comments
Cereal for DinnerTelling our kids about cancer and surgery was not an easy task. Thankfully, they responded a lot better than we thought they...reactionscomments
Cancer with an Anxiety DisorderGetting a cancer diagnosis is never easy. But when you have cancer and an anxiety disorder, you tend to jump to the...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
