That Feeling When The World Stood StillIt's a tough world to live in and comprehend at times. The Covid-19 Pandemic was a universal challenge and a difficult time...reactionscomments
Regaining Confidence in My Stoma: A Post-Pandemic WorldThe pandemic, without a doubt, has affected almost all of us in some way or another. For me, as someone who was...reactions8comments
High-Grade T1 Bladder CancerI was diagnosed 10 years ago and had the TURBT with a blast of chemo. Went into remission for 10 years. April...reactions5comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6comments
BCG TreatmentsHello to all, Captain Rich here. This morning I had my 4th BCG treatment. As soon as I got home, I took...reactions5comments
