Reading Labs and Raising Red FlagsI am always emphasizing that cancer patients should make a point to be the most educated person in the room. I don't...reactionscomments
Debunking 6 Myths About Bladder CancerPeople living with bladder cancer can occasionally deal with insensitivity from those around them about the reality of battling their cancers. Some...reactions2comments
First Outing with My Stoma: What I LearnedSo, I had been home from the hospital for a couple of weeks and had been gradually increasing the amount of walking...reactionscomments
Am I Going Bonkers?!Let's chat about Mental Health and Cancer. They seem to go hand in hand; you can't fight this evil disease without it...reactions16comments
Sexual Impact on WomenWhile I was prepping to write an article for BladderCancer.net, I came across an article that really opened my eyes to the...reactions1comment
Body Image After Reconstructive SurgeryBody image is defined as an individual’s perception of the appearance or attractiveness of his or her own body. It has been...reactions2comments
Diary of a Caregiver: Sun-DowningThis is the 4th entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or...reactionscomments
The Dizzying Array of Doctors for a Bladder Cancer PatientBefore my first husband had bladder cancer, I had very little direct experience with doctors who specialize in treating cancer (of any...reactionscomments
My 1st Hotel Stay and a Bit of a Sticky ProblemIt was roughly three and a half weeks after my radical cystectomy, and my husband had received an invite to go to...reactionscomments
My Emotional Christmas Day with CancerWhether you are awaiting diagnosis, newly diagnosed or are going through treatment, the holiday season seems to emphasize our vulnerability even more...reactions1comment
7 Tips to Get You Through the Holiday SeasonThis time last year I had received my bladder cancer diagnosis and was awaiting my Radical Cystectomy, scheduled for the 30th January...reactionscomments
We Know About Rehab, But What About Prehab?Many of us are familiar with the concept of rehabilitation following surgery. It often involves some combination of exercise and other therapies...reactionscomments
Are You Given All the FACTS?Within 2 weeks of being diagnosed with bladder cancer, I was admitted to hospital for surgery to remove the tumor. The operation...reactionscomments
What to Buy and What to Try for Your Upcoming RC/ICWe all enter a bladder cancer removal procedure from differing ages, genders, a variety of pre-surgery treatments, and medical advice. I found the...reactions1comment
Living with Chronic CancerI was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic bladder cancer. The cancer had invaded my bladder muscle wall, I had a grapefruit-sized tumor...reactions1comment
Tips to Prepare for a CystectomyI had a radical cystectomy earlier this year. This involved the removal of my bladder, cervix, appendix, anterior vaginal wall and a...reactionscomments
Caregiving with a "C"Caregivers are starting to get more attention—in the press, in research, and in discussions about healthcare and illness. And I am both...reactionscomments
Choosing to Have My Bladder RemovedWe had already spoken to my Oncologist, in November 2016, about having the bladder removed; however, I had decided not to go...reactionscomments
An Unexpected Hospital Visit: What I LearnedI’ve had my stoma whom I lovingly named “Winnie” for just over eighteen months now. We have done much traveling together, mainly...reactions1comment
Coping with Sexual DysfunctionFor some individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer, the recommended treatment may be surgery to remove portions of the affected organ, such as...reactionscomments
