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
The Lowdown on MVAC (Part 1)About 4 and a half months into my diagnosis, I had my first office visit with my oncologist. I met him a...reactions2comments
Facing My Body DysmorphiaPrior to my diagnosis, I had experienced a gradual loss of about 35 pounds over a year. Being 5'1", that was a...reactions2comments
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
Bladder Cancer in WomenSome people refer to bladder cancer as an "old man's cancer." After all, it is the 4th leading type of cancer in...reactions8comments
Medicinal Cannabis: My ConsultationThe consultation day had arrived. It was here, the day I hoped would be a life changer for me however, due to...reactionscomments
Traveling During Cancer Treatment"Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?" "Is an airplane safe after chemo?" "How do I bring my medications through airport security?" If...reactions2comments
My Bladder Cancer Medical BinderWhen I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I suddenly found myself in charge of tracking, packing, and keeping so many different things...reactions1comment
How I Handled Menopause and HRTHormone replacement therapy (HRT) isn't suitable for everyone, and there are some huge risks. One of them being that you may develop...reactions2comments
Pelvic Floor Prolapse: Should You be Worried?If you have bladder cancer, your doctor might recommend a procedure called a radical cystectomy. During a radical cystectomy, doctors remove your...reactions2comments
Losing More Than Just Your BladderI was laying in my hospital bed, curled in a ball moaning from the incredible pain radiating through my left hip and...reactions1comment
Are You Ever Jealous of Other People's Seemingly Good Health?It is strange but I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Why do some people really seem to suffer from...reactions3comments
Bladder Cancer and BCG Reactive ArthritisOne method used to treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment. BCG is a type of bacteria. During...reactions7comments
CT Day RoutineAfter all the needle pokes, procedures, and tests I have endured during my cancer journey, there is still one thing that gives...reactionscomments
Should You Name Your OstomyMy name is Laura and I live in Scotland with my husband, Jack, and Victor. You may understandably assume that Jack and...reactions9comments
Ask Me Anything About Bladder CancerRecently I was presented with an amazing opportunity. I was asked to participate in a research discussion. A panel literally asked me...reactions2comments
Changing My Medical TeamIn May of this year, I was faced with a difficult situation. Stay at the small cancer center I had moved to...reactionscomments
What Does a Bladder Tumor Look Like?Many people in the bladder cancer community have described coming face to face with their bladder tumor in the exam room during...reactions10comments
Don't Worry - You Won’t Remember Most of ThisFear of the future is the constant shadow of a cancer diagnosis. Once the doctor shines a light on your cancer the...reactions4comments
Dear Newly Diagnosed Bladder Cancer PatientsOk, so you have just found out you have bladder cancer. Just breathe. Hi, I am Anita and I just wanted to...reactions4comments
