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
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
Coping with Cancer Costs: Surveys and Video ConferencingAfter a cancer diagnosis, our finances can go into a tailspin. There are co-payments, treatments, medications not covered, and travel expenses. Add to...reactionscomments
How, What, and When Do We Tell Our Close Family and Friends We Have Cancer?So I’d been diagnosed with bladder cancer. It was probably the most shocking news I had ever received. I never thought at...reactionscomments
How Bladder Cancer Helped Me Get My Life TogetherLike other survivors I've spoken with, my life seems permanently divided into two parts – Before Cancer and After Cancer. Before Cancer...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for a Life-Changing EventThe thought of surgery had always terrified me. What scared me the most was the recovery and the pain I would have...reactionscomments
New FriendsOn your journey, you will meet amazing people, just like you, who unfortunately also have the same bladder cancer was you. These people...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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?...reactionscomments
When You Need to Travel for Bladder Cancer TreatmentFinding the right doctor to treat your bladder cancer can be challenging, and many of our community members have commented that they...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Not As "Sexy" As Other CancersI didn’t sleep well Monday night, I was worried about my Tuesday morning meeting. It was scheduled for 10 and as usual...reactions1comment
You Want to Get Rid of the Cancer, Don't You?I thought I’d be ready to go back to work after my TURBT procedure. I was released from hospital on the Friday...reactionscomments
RC Check-Up Anxiety: How I CopedSo, it’s time for that first annual check-up after my radical cystectomy. I knew what to expect: blood tests, a renogram and...reactionscomments
