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
My 1st Hotel Stay and a Bit of a Sticky ProblemIt was roughly three and a half weeks after my radical cystectomy, and my husband had received an invite to go to...reactionscomments
Discovering I Had a Bladder ProblemI never knew I had a problem with my bladder until I went for a routine pre-op appointment for a surgery I...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed — What’s Next?A diagnosis of bladder cancer can be extremely overwhelming. You may feel a wide range of emotions and wonder how your life...reactionscomments
Creating a Medical DiaryIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s...reactionscomments
Starting BCG Treatments: What to Expect Before, During, and AfterBacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a type of immunotherapy used to treat bladder cancer. BCG is placed in the bladder through a catheter...reactions32comments
Ignoring the Obvious SignsWhether it's the way I was brought up or something I've adapted to over the years, I've never seriously taken into account...reactions8comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a bladder cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including whether our...reactionscomments
Home After Radical Cystectomy: How to PrepareSo you've had your radical cystectomy and are on your way back home. What can you do to prepare for this momentous...reactionscomments
Get a Second Opinion About Recurring UTIsI had been put under the care of a Urologist who I saw approximately every six months. I was self-catheterizing 3-4 times...reactionscomments
