Hematuria and Bladder CancerA bladder cancer diagnosis can come about in different ways. You may have symptoms that lead to testing. Your doctor may find...reactions13comments
Hiking with an OstomyThe weather has finally turned chilly and the leaves are putting on their best show of fall colors. With the great outdoors...reactions1comment
How to Be a Bladder Cancer AdvocateI often talk to others in the bladder cancer communities and people are always curious how I became a bladder cancer advocate...reactions2comments
Ostomy HacksHaving lived with my urostomy for over two years I'm pretty confident in all aspects of ostomy life. My bag change routine...reactions7comments
The Hidden Anxiety of Bladder Cancer SurveillanceI finally had my follow-up cystoscopy a month ago. Yes, it was about six months overdue. I wasn't nervous, at first. But...reactions16comments
Road Trip with an OstomyI love to travel and explore any chance I get, and even before COVID, this came in the form of long road...reactionscomments
Learning Your Urostomy: The Early Days Post-CystectomyI am just writing this after getting up this morning. My morning is probably very similar to anyone else's: having a shower...reactionscomments
How Did I Get an "Old Man's" Cancer?Since the first diagnosis, the burning question has been, "How did I get this disease?" No, I do not smoke. No, I...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocate: Living with a Urinary DiversionRecently we asked our BladderCancer.net advocates some questions around their pivotal decision to have a radical cystectomy and opt for a urinary...reactionscomments
Would I Get a Second Chance?This time of year is a difficult one for me. It is full of mixed emotions and a roller coaster of hours...reactions5comments
Affirmations and the Power of Positivity: Coming Out of the HoleI am going to start this by being brutally honest. I have struggled over the last year and a half with depression...reactions3comments
Being Nominated for a WEGO Health AwardIn June, an email popped up with the subject line, "Congratulations, you've been nominated!" The first thing I thought was, nominated for...reactions2comments
Never Alone: the Unconditional Support of a CaregiverRecently I had my annual scope. Everything was routine. The same paperwork - ensuring all of my personal information was up to...reactions2comments
Community Views: Radical Cystectomy and Quality of LifeA bladder cancer diagnosis comes with many life changes. As you process the diagnosis, you hear treatment options. One treatment is for...reactions6comments
When Christmas Takes on a Whole New MeaningAsk anyone I know, and they will tell you, I am just a big kid when it comes to Christmas. I have...reactionscomments
What Caregivers Can Depend on From MeHello! My name is Charles and I am sad and glad to be a part of this conversation. I want to formally introduce...reactions3comments
Speaking at the Bladder Cancer RetreatBack in September, I had the absolute honor of speaking at the 2021 North Carolina Bladder Cancer Retreat. It was incredibly exciting...reactions1comment
Myth Busting and Living with a Bag: Life after RC/ICDo you remember the date you were diagnosed with bladder cancer? Most hands will go up with that one! Who would ever...reactions28comments
Holiday Travel with an OstomyMany of you may have just been traveling to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving or will be already thinking about the...reactions6comments
Community Views: Did Your Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Surprise You?For many people with bladder cancer, the path to diagnosis and treatment does not always follow a straight line. Many people have...reactions2comments
