What Are You? Team Ice Cream or Team Sherbet?When people who don’t have cancer hear about cancer or think about cancer they generally imagine the chemo - the nausea, the...reactionscomments
You Have 2 Cancers?As you know, I was diagnosed four years ago with Lung Cancer and had my entire left lung removed and have been...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the BankMany people who are diagnosed with bladder cancer have made dietary changes to help their body fight cancer and reduce the risk...reactionscomments
5 Chemotherapy Care TipsOver the course of my chemotherapy, I learned some care tips that wanted pass along to those bladder cancer patients who are...reactions3comments
Stronger Relationships with Family and FriendsI have always had a strong relationship with my family and friends. Being close to family has always been important to me...reactionscomments
Getting to Know My StomaSo I've had bladder cancer and with it came a Radical Cystectomy. The removal of my bladder along with nearby organs such...reactionscomments
Aging and Bladder Cancer TreatmentIt's no surprise to learn that with advances in medicine and technology, individuals in the United States are living longer than ever...reactions1comment
Traveling with Bladder CancerI travel a lot for work. Like a lot. This past fall I was home maybe four weeks out of sixteen. The...reactions2comments
Awaiting Diagnosis: Tips on Staying SaneBladder cancer is the same as any other disease or illness. In that before receiving a final diagnosis a number of "tests"...reactions1comment
Treating My Bladder SpasmsDo you experience bladder spasms, discomfort, trouble urinating and/or general pelvic pain after your BCG treatments or even with a Urinary Tract...reactionscomments
Don’t Plan for FailureOne of my goals with the posts I write for this site is to provide those who think they might, or already...reactionscomments
The Emotions of a Cancer DiagnosisThere are some days and dates in your life that you will just never forget. Like the birth of your child or...reactionscomments
Body Image After Reconstructive SurgeryBody image is defined as an individual’s perception of the appearance or attractiveness of his or her own body. It has been...reactions2comments
Traveling During Cancer Treatment"Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?" "Is an airplane safe after chemo?" "How do I bring my medications through airport security?" If...reactions2comments
Your Imagination and Bladder CancerMaybe I’m different than most but when I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I didn’t focus too much on the “today.” As...reactionscomments
What Positives Could Possibly Come out of Being Diagnosed With Cancer?I've set a precedent for myself after being diagnosed with cancer. Above all else I was determined to stay positive throughout my...reactionscomments
Something Old Yet Something NewAfter I was diagnosed with Stage II bladder cancer requiring a radical cystectomy I talked with the doctors about the various diversions...reactionscomments
Dealing With Surveillance Check-ups After Receiving the All ClearI've had some difficult moments on my cancer journey. Dealing with cystoscopies, TURBT and BCG treatments is never easy. The process and...reactions11comments
When To Call The DoctorIn 2014, I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and have been in active treatment ever since. I go every two weeks to have...reactionscomments
My Emotional Christmas Day with CancerWhether you are awaiting diagnosis, newly diagnosed or are going through treatment, the holiday season seems to emphasize our vulnerability even more...reactions1comment
