Going Orange for Bladder Cancer AwarenessMy passion for raising awareness of bladder cancer gets re-lit almost daily. Sometimes it is fuelled by a good news story. A story of someone who has come out the...reactionscomments
Starting a New Health JourneyBefore I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and in the subsequent 6 months after diagnosis I lost an extreme amount of weight. This is very characteristic of most cancer patients...reactions2comments
Newly Diagnosed With NMIBC: What to ExpectHearing that you have bladder cancer can feel scary and overwhelming. If you have been diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, called NMIBC, it means the cancer has moved deeper...reactions3comments
Making the Most of Visits When You Live Far AwayLiving in another country during my mother’s cancer journey brought myriad obstacles and issues I never expected. From learning how to "be there" when I couldn’t physically be there to...reactionscomments
Showing Your Ostomy Who's BossYou may be reading this as a new ostomate. Or you may be reading it has someone with ostomy surgery planned. It may be that you are reading this as...reactions2comments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the fatty tissue between the skin and muscles. It...reactionscomments
Sneezing With an OstomyAs a child, one of my favorite books was Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze, by Patricia Thomas. It always made me laugh – and it still...reactions2comments
Taking Time-Outs From CancerI don’t think anyone forgets the time, day, or date they first heard that word: the “C” word. That day, in many ways, changes your life forever, the day you...reactions7comments
Talking Away TabooBreast and balls. We feel comfortable talking about cancers that attack those body parts. Charities have done an amazing job of removing social taboos and making conversations about awareness, self-checks...reactions1comment
My Personal Story of GratitudeOne evening, I found myself sitting on the sofa with my mom, having another one of our cancer “hash it out sessions.” It never fails; whenever I visit, we spend...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer and the MicrobiomeThere are trillions of microorganisms on or inside the human body. Microorganisms or microbes are tiny living things. They can only be seen under a microscope. These microbes include bacteria...reactionscomments
You Too Can Ooze Ostomy ConfidenceDo you remember hearing the words ostomy, stoma, urostomy, or ileal conduit? I can bet many of you, like me, had never heard of them or knew what they were...reactionscomments
The Guilt of Good HealthWhen my mother was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, I was studying abroad. Being so far apart when receiving the news of her diagnosis was definitely a challenging time...reactions2comments
Empowerment, Empathy & UnderstandingEmpowerment. What does it mean? At its core, empowerment enables individuals or groups to gain greater control over their lives, making decisions that positively affect their well-being. But for someone...reactions1comment
AI: The Future of Bladder Cancer Diagnostics and TreatmentBladder cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat over a lifetime. But artificial intelligence (AI) methods may reduce the cost of its diagnosis and treatment. AI can: This may...reactions4comments
When Intravesical Chemotherapy Takes Your Breath AwayThe end of March 2021 began a whirlwind that consumed my life. I didn't realize at the time, but we were entering brand new territory in Mom's battle. While I...reactions1comment
UroAmp: A New Predictive Tool for Bladder CancerConvergent Genomics has developed a urine test called UroAmp for bladder cancer. UroAmp can give doctors detailed genetic information about bladder cancer from a urine sample. UroAmp is a new...reactions2comments
A Demonstration of True FriendshipAfter my radical cystectomy (RC), I experienced quite a few complications and spent a significant amount of time in a rehab facility. Due to staffing issues, I could not get...reactions4comments
Stress and Vitamin DeficiencyAfter my radical cystectomy, I experienced severe hair loss. Although I did not end up bald, my medical team estimates I lost about 75% of my hair. I had very...reactions1comment
The Power of WordsAs a family we’ve always been a pretty positive bunch. Growing up, our house was always one filled with laughter and jokes, sarcasm and satire. No one was exempt from...reactions1comment