A Surprise (and Surprising) 60thRecently, my mom celebrated her 60th birthday. And for someone who had less than a 50/50 chance of survival a few years ago, this milestone birthday definitely meant a lot... By Phil Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My 8th Annual Urologist Follow-Up: Bladder Cancer Takes and ThoughtsThe night before, my wife and I talked a little about my visit today. I told her this was the most humiliating of all my follow-ups, and I've had a... By Dan Franke4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The 14th Annual North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatWe all need support and to not feel alone. When I read of cancer patients who feel alone because they are not comfortable sharing their story with others, or because... By Linda Urbanski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Packing for a Cruise With an OstomyI am finally going on my first big trip since being diagnosed with bladder cancer - a 1-week cruise to the Virgin Islands. I am so excited, but also very... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Time Toxicity in Advanced Bladder Cancer?Treatment for advanced bladder cancer may provide survival benefits of several months to a year. During treatment decisions, these benefits must be balanced with downsides. Downsides include treatment side effects... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Peace in the DistanceA cancer diagnosis is never easy. It changes everything. Upon hearing the words and realizing, "I have cancer," it can feel as though time has stopped completely. Or alternatively, the... By Phil Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Can You Do Without a WOCN Near YouHaving been an ostomate for 6 and a half years now and very active in the bladder cancer and ostomy communities, I know that even within the US, wound, ostomy... By Liz Hiles5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beach Bag ReadyAs winter turns to spring and thoughts turn from spring to summer, many of us will start to think of vacations. If you are new to life with an ostomy... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
1 and a Half Years Cancer FreeI am officially a year and a half cancer free and I really don't know how to feel. Part of me wants to jump for joy and celebrate every day... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why It's Important to Keep the Advocacy Wheels TurningMy bladder cancer journey began almost 6 years ago. I have developed and grown in this time - grown in many ways. Grown as a patient, grown as an advocate... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis Story: A Wild Visit to the Emergency RoomBy the time I got to the front desk and said, "Hey, my hip hurts," my husband was calling me. "Did you just leave the house?"... "Yes"... "Did you tell... By Brittney Tellekamp3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Patient as a PatientBeing a patient - it is not a title we choose or something we choose to enter into. It is forced upon us when our amazing human body stops working... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Mom is Stronger Than ChemotherapyAfter restarting Mom's intravesical chemotherapy, things seemed to go pretty smoothly, at least from my perspective. We had fallen into a kind of routine during those 7 weeks, and Mom... By Charles Anthony Ulloa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Sharing The Word: Raising Awareness of Bladder CancerToday was a good day. Through a UK Bladder Cancer Charity, I was approached to do a talk, and that talk was today. It was to talk to a patient... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Diagnosis Story: Strange SymptomsBeing a young woman diagnosed with bladder cancer, the thing I'm most often asked is, "How did it happen?". I've told my diagnosis story many times, and each time I... By Brittney Tellekamp3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The "Other Bladders"It's bladder cancer awareness month, and as you know: Our Bladders Matter! But what if it's not your bladder? Now, this isn't as strange as it might sound. What I... By Phil Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 the one hand, it is a great way... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 hear about other forms of cancer - breast... By Linda Urbanski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Electric Blanket Giveaway! (now closed)The Electric Blanket Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! May is bladder cancer awareness month! We are honoring bladder cancer awareness month with a giveaway. One lucky... By BladderCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Our Bladders Matter!May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month! This year during awareness month, we are highlighting the importance of advocating for yourself and the journey of becoming an empowered patient. Bladder cancer... By BladderCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments