Radical Cystectomy and Sex: A Woman's PerspectiveI had a radical cystectomy just over a year ago. Prior to surgery, I was informed that the surgery would involve the...reactions4comments
The "Not So Nice" Things I Wish I'd Known Before My CystectomyBefore my cystectomy, I read every piece of information I was given, over and over. I joined online support group to engage...reactions4comments
Community Views: The Struggles of a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisBladder cancer is a type of cancer that not many people discuss or even know much about. As such, there is a...reactions10comments
Secondhand Smoke and Bladder Cancer: What’s the Connection?The relationship between bladder cancer and smoking has typically been investigated and tied to the smoking history of the patient. But there...reactions7comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemBy now, I assume almost everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with the tagline "SHINGLES CAN BE WHAT?!" I certainly...reactionscomments
Role ReversalMrs. had her mammogram this week. Thankfully all is well, and she is in fine health. For me, it was a bit...reactions2comments
Community Views: Your Bladder Cancer VictoriesLiving with bladder cancer is never easy. But, thankfully, there can be wins and milestones worth celebrating along the way. As last...reactions1comment
Who Needs Sleep? Not My NeobladderI know when I was first diagnosed 8 years ago with bladder cancer, I hit the interwebs like a piranha on the move in...reactions5comments
The Art of a Phone CallI recently discussed how I could offer support while living overseas. Living abroad and being unable to physically be there during my...reactions4comments
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
Going SoloCOVID changed how so many hospitals, cancer centers, patients, and their families have to approach treatment and procedures. A year and a...reactionscomments
Chemotherapy and SexGoing through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there is no way around it. When you get started, you will...reactions1comment
Self DestructionNewport cigarettes are killing me. I know this for a fact; I have been battling bladder cancer. And yet, I still smoke...reactions3comments
Menopause After Bladder Cancer Surgery: The Joys of Being a WomanI had my bladder removed and a hysterectomy on August 19, 2017. In March of 2018, I saw an endocrinologist who diagnosed...reactions1comment
My Journey with Bladder CancerRecently the team posed a question to the community on Facebook, "Have you ever been told bladder cancer was the 'easy' cancer?"...reactionscomments
Mom's Entry into this WorldI've heard many cancer survivors say that they remember exactly where they were or what they were doing when they found out...reactions5comments
Common Ostomy Questions Answered by an OstomateWhen you or someone close to you finds out they will need surgery to create an ostomy (stoma), it can be a...reactionscomments
Cancer, Insurance, and YouEditor's Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, LungCancer.net, and was written by Donna Fernandez. Did you cringe when...reactions1comment
Community Views: Bladder Cancer is NOT the “Easy” CancerAmong those who do not personally live with bladder cancer, there is often a belief that bladder cancer is the "easy" cancer...reactions2comments
Re-Staging My Bladder CancerIt is strange to think that 2 years ago we really were unsure what my future would look like with bladder cancer...reactions5comments
