4 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like bladder cancer and its side effects. Phrases...reactionscomments
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
Telling Older ChildrenI feel it is a lot harder to tell older children that you have cancer. Let me explain. My son Ashleigh is...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
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
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
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
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
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
Recovering from Surgery: Roll with the PunchesThe hardest part about recovering from surgery, for me, was allowing my body to heal. I wanted to be better yesterday; I...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer and Its Effect on My Body ImageI’ve had my stoma, “my Winnie”, coming up on two years now. Having my stoma hasn’t stopped me from doing anything: traveling...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
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
The CatheterWhen I had my bladder cancer removed last year, the doctor warned me that I would need to wear a catheter bag...reactions1comment
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
