Reflecting on My 4th Year Cancer-FreeJanuary 31, 2021, was four years since I had my radical cystectomy. Ordinarily, the day is met with various fanfares from me...reactions2comments
Escaping Nagging Paranoia with MindfulnessI want to be transparent here. I want anyone reading these articles to see my truth and be able to relate as...reactions2comments
My Journey and How it All StartedHello, my name is Lelee. I am a bladder cancer fighter; I use the word fighter because this cancer keeps coming back...reactions23comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions1comment
One More Thing: Kidney Disease and Lifestyle ChangeI have gotten pretty good at rolling with the punches. I think any cancer patient has to be prepared to remain flexible...reactions1comment
The Value of Community: North Carolina Bladder Cancer RetreatMay is bladder cancer awareness month, and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to tell you about how I met some...reactions6comments
Support Fatigue and Managing ExpectationsAs I was in the hospital recovering from my radical cystectomy, the flowers and cards from family, friends, and supporters covered every...reactionscomments
The Importance of Emotional Support for Patient and CaregiverJust how important a caregiver can be to a person with cancer is becoming clearer. Many studies have shown that a person’s...reactionscomments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
Perks of Being an OstomateTwo years ago I would have said there was absolutely nothing positive about having a urostomy. It was uncomfortable, always a hassle...reactions11comments
Fight Bladder Cancer by Treating OSAIf you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, and you have trouble sleeping — and maybe you have had this trouble with...reactionscomments
Done Waiting: The Results of My Biopsy(Spoiler alert: No skin cancer! Writer does long “happy dance.”) When last we left our faithful cancer fighter (me), I had just...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions1comment
Community Views: The Truth About Bladder CancerBladder cancer is not a rare cancer. In fact, it is far more common than people realize. However, it is a type...reactions3comments
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
My Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Was One Great MirrorEveryone will remember the moment of diagnosis. I certainly do. The doctor put his hand on my shoulder and said, "It's bad...reactions3comments
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine While on ImmunotherapyWhen the vaccine for COVID-19 was released, I immediately sat down with my oncologist to discuss the pros and cons of me...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Why I Refused to Wear WigsWhen I was diagnosed in August 2016, I knew that I was in for a battle. I had my radical cystectomy on...reactions1comment
A New Wait: My Skin Cancer ScareThe extraction of my tooth had barely registered when the dentist leaned down and said, “Have you had that spot on your...reactionscomments
