Why We Need Awareness MonthSocial media has changed our lives in many ways. Many for the good but, of course, in other ways less positively. On...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Awareness - How Do We Spread the Word?Most of us can probably say that we had never heard of bladder cancer before being diagnosed. Why is that? We constantly...reactionscomments
Primary Adenocarcinoma of the BladderHi, I am submitting this story for my hubby, Paul who was diagnosed in the fall of 2021 with Primary urinary Bladder...reactions4comments
Part 2 of Bladder ExamWell, today I received my transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT). IV went in easy, they briefed me and then I...reactions28comments
After My Diagnosis, Meditation Made My Mental Health Worse – and Then a Lot BetterWhen people I know are diagnosed with cancer, I'm always amazed by how they react to the news. Within the past year...reactionscomments
My Journey with Medicinal Cannabis: Symptom ManagementWhere do I start? I really don't know how to start this article however, I feel that I need to write a...reactions2comments
26 Year Old with Bladder CancerStarting in early October of 2022 I had a bout of hematuria which mostly presented itself as blood clots in my urine...reactions34comments
Losing More Than Just a MonarchToday has been a strange day. A day as a nation in the UK we will never forget. A day when we...reactionscomments
Fallout From a Failed Chemo InstillationThe ride home from Mom's first chemo instillation was heavy. We had done everything within our power to prepare her for this...reactionscomments
The Struggles: Embarrassing Moments and Bladder Cancer"It can feel embarrassing." Yes, yes, it can. Bladder cancer is ripe with embarrassing moments and trials. Let us take a look...reactions13comments
Mucus: File Under "Things That Make You Go Ugh"If you have a neobladder, one of the new “normal” things the doctors will alert you to is “mucus” in your urine...reactions16comments
The Pros and Cons of the CystectomyYou hear the news and it feels so black and white. When doctors tell you it’s time to remove your bladder, it’s...reactionscomments
Opinion: Why Bladder Cancer Organizations Should Adopt the Tricolor RibbonWhen I was finally diagnosed with bladder cancer after a few years of fighting the uphill battle, I took to the world...reactions14comments
How a UTI Can Go Undetected With a UrostomyIn 2020-2021 alone, I have had 2 separate occasions of how a missed UTI can turn into one of the most life-threatening...reactions2comments
BCG: It Was All Going So WellFor those of us diagnosed with non-invasive bladder cancer, there is some relief with the knowledge that there are treatments that can...reactions16comments
Dealing with Unsupportive People During Your Cancer JourneyHaving a team of supporters during your cancer journey is extremely beneficial to your physical and mental health. As I stated in...reactions1comment
Can We Talk About Sex After a Radical Cystectomy?This may be the hardest post I've had to write... It has to do with sex after bladder cancer, specifically after my...reactions3comments
Radical Cystectomy and Bowel Issues (Part 1)After having had your radical cystectomy surgery, the focus of attention soon comes to the subject of bowel movements. This is the...reactions2comments
Bladder Cancer vs. Interstitial Cystitis vs. Chronic UTIWhen your ‘better half’ is also invested in women’s health, it’s great to discuss various health issues with her when she brings...reactionscomments
What's a Bladder Spasm? I Found Out the Hard WayAfter my surgery, a nurse came to the recovery room to prepare me for discharge. In her hand were prescriptions for three...reactions4comments
