Aging and Bladder Cancer TreatmentIt's no surprise to learn that with advances in medicine and technology, individuals in the United States are living longer than ever...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer FAQsA bladder cancer diagnosis can be stressful and overwhelming, and sifting through information to get answers is difficult. More than 700,000 people...reactionscomments
A Message from Someone in Cancer CareDear Loved One, I don't know how to tell you this. But I have been diagnosed with cancer... Again. I know how...reactions9comments
Double the Trouble: Managing Two StomasSo, what is life like with two ostomies? Well, it is often double the work. They both need caring for and looking...reactions1comment
Buyer Beware When it Comes to Bladder Cancer Accessories!After all the years I've been around and all the times I've cautioned others, I recently didn't follow my own advice and...reactions1comment
From My Son: Dealing with My Mom's Bladder Cancer DiagnosisHow do you break the news of your diagnosis to your adult children? That question is hard enough to answer when your...reactions10comments
Ostomies and Bladder CancerIf you have bladder cancer, some medical jargon may feel confusing. Many medical terms sound similar but have different meanings. This is...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer: Environmental and Occupational HazardsSome of the biggest cancer risks come from lifestyle factors known as environmental hazards. These hazards are present in many people's daily...reactions3comments
Get Your CheckupsPeople talk to me. They open up and unload their burdens. Because of this, I know many intimate details of random people...reactions4comments
Boundaries & Learning to Prioritize OurselvesLimits, boundaries, managed access, call it what you wish. This is a touchy subject, but it is a vital idea as you...reactions2comments
Start Caring for Yourself TodayWe live in a culture that admires and celebrates hard work. This is a good thing to the extent it inspires us...reactions2comments
Never Take a Moment for GrantedYou never know when something will trigger your gratitude for the simple things in life. The things around you. The people around...reactions4comments
Ostomates Have a Voice: Learning How to Use ItWhat is an ostomy? The chances are if you asked 100 people this question you would, in my opinion, be lucky to...reactions8comments
Top Questions I Get Asked About Bladder Cancer: Part 1I was diagnosed with bladder cancer 10 years ago. I did chemotherapy and then had a radical cystectomy and prostatectomy. I will...reactions9comments
Treating Mom with BCGAbout 10 days after Mom's successful TURBT procedure, her oncology surgeon began her on a regimen of BCG. Fortunately, the progression of...reactions9comments
MarkersMarkers - the milestones we use to measure our progression through life. Cancer is a big one. The diagnosis, the treatment discussions...reactions2comments
Vitamin D and Cancer PreventionAs knowledge of cancer evolves, so do treatment and prevention methods. Some researchers focus on fighting cancer already in a person's body...reactions2comments
Who Should I Tell?You are unwell. You are in a position where you see your own doctor and are told you must see a specialist...reactionscomments
Radical Cystectomy: the Mental and Emotional RecoverySuppose you are reading this article and considering a radical cystectomy (RC) surgery or have the surgery already scheduled. In that case...reactions7comments
Summertime Ostomy ManagementSummer has arrived in the southern United States, and the weather is sweltering. It's not unusual for the heat indexes here to...reactions2comments
