I Can’t Quite Believe I’m Writing ThisOn August 25, 2021, I had a radical cystectomy; since then I've had 2 clear scans. Today I was put back on the cancer pathway. I have lumps in my...reactions11comments
Returning to Life: Reflecting on My Bladder Cancer RecoveryFour and a half years after my bladder cancer surgery, I have started to reflect a lot on all I have gone through in the last few years. I feel...reactions1comment
The Struggles: Placing Boundaries Around Fear After Bladder CancerThe BladderCancer.net editorial team published an article on the community's views regarding a bladder cancer diagnosis and the struggles therein. The first point was that it (cancer) is always on...reactions6comments
Sometimes Water Just Isn't Enough: The Hydration SagaI found several products that would work and began sampling them. It has really helped me to gain some control and consistency with my hydration, which, in turn, helps me...reactions3comments
We Are Not AloneMy mother had cancer. My father had cancer. A favorite aunt died at a young age of cancer. In fact, many of my relatives have had cancer. I’ve known and...reactions5comments
Community Views: Bladder Cancer and Daily LifeThere is no question that a bladder cancer diagnosis changes many aspects of daily life. To learn more about bladder cancer's effect on life, we reached out on the BladderCancer.net...reactions1comment
Sometimes Water Just Isn't Enough: ElectrolytesI have always been a hydrating person. Since my college days, at least, it was rare that you did not see me with a water bottle nearby. Even when I...reactions1comment
It Isn't Kidney Stones!It was the 2020 holiday season, and I noticed blood in my urine. I just thought it was another stone, had them most of my life. No pain, I will...reactions1comment
Approaching the Final ScanThe scan, the scope, the test, the X-ray. Each and every one of us on our bladder cancer journey has waited for a test or investigation of some sort. Each...reactions1comment
A Urostomy Changes Your LifeWhen I was told, in 2017, I had bladder & prostate cancer. I was terrified. I was informed of several choices, but best was to have a full urostomy. The...reactions11comments
Have You Had Your Bladder Removed?I am a male, age 63. Was urinating blood with a lot of pain from Dec 2021. I was diagnosed with Bladder cancer stage 4 on 17 Jan 2022 with...reactions5comments
Experiencing large blood clots in my urine; can you relate?I've been diagnosed with high-grade muscle-invasive bladder cancer. With sarcomatoid features. 10% in one tumor and 20% in the other. I've completed chemo and am scheduled for a radical cystectomy...reactions4comments
My Day at the Spa with Winnie, My StomaSo after writing my last article about how I had lost and was now slowly regaining confidence in my stoma. I decided that it was time to start doing all...reactions3comments
Tips for New Ostomates: What I Wish I KnewAs I write this, I am 4 months away from my 5th "stomaversary," the anniversary of my stomas and a key milestone in my prognosis. As I reach this milestone...reactions6comments
Let's Cease Using the Word "Bag!"I'm almost six years into this journey now, and I cannot count the number of times that I see people post online how much they hate the "bag" and their...reactions36comments
Stopped in My Tracks, It Is Not Always Plain SailingI am a very positive person and like to think for the most part - I cope with living with life after bladder cancer and living with two ostomies. When...reactions6comments
BCG TreatmentsHello to all, Captain Rich here. This morning I had my 4th BCG treatment. As soon as I got home, I took 100 mg of AZO, which I have talked...reactions5comments
Medicinal Cannabis: My ConsultationThe consultation day had arrived. It was here, the day I hoped would be a life changer for me however, due to the coronavirus, my consultation was to be held...reactionscomments
Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Bladder Cancer: Breaking the CycleThings have been really hard lately. We, as a people worldwide, have faced challenges we have never faced before. For those of us on the cancer spectrum, this has added...reactions1comment
Space and TimeYou may have noticed a pattern if you have read some of my articles. I write about the mental health side of cancer and survival. I focus on well-being far...reactions2comments
