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
Meet Jeri & Learn About Life With an Indiana PouchThose who undergo bladder removal surgery (a radical cystectomy) to treat their bladder cancer are faced with another decision: which type of...reactionscomments
I Was Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer at 28Bladder cancer should typically target older white men who have smoked. Outside of that usual range, it still tends to be diagnosed...reactions16comments
How I Came to Have a Radical CystectomySo after 12 months of getting progressively more poorly, weight loss, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, repeat UTI's, blood in urine, high...reactionscomments
Deciding Between BCG and a Radical CystectomyIn an interview with BladderCancer.net, Shirley describes a phone call with her doctor during which he explained the two choices she had...reactions20comments
Something Old Yet Something NewAfter I was diagnosed with Stage II bladder cancer requiring a radical cystectomy I talked with the doctors about the various diversions...reactionscomments
The Emotional Impact of New Treatment DevelopmentsIt was just 5 years from the time my first husband died of bladder cancer in 2014 until 2019. It’s difficult to...reactions1comment
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of BladderCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis SurveyReceiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side effects have become common knowledge, it...reactionscomments
The Three Month Follow-Up: Part 1I've always championed this disease; right from the outset I knew I was never going to be defined by my cancer. I...reactions2comments
Impact on Male SexualityIn this article, let's discuss Bladder Cancer’s (BC) impact on male sexuality. After writing many articles about female sexuality and possible solutions...reactions4comments
What to do When Treatment is Going WellMy latest set of CT scans have come back saying I’m still in good shape. My labs are great, I’m handling treatment...reactions1comment
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
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
Choosing Happiness“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.” -Henry Ward Beecher I agree with the...reactions2comments
What Is It Like Being on Immunotherapy?Immunotherapy feels like the new kid on the block when it comes to cancer treatment. And in the world of medicine, it...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
MORE Bladder Cancer Resources for Warriors Under 40You may be wondering why someone in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) demographic may want or need a separate support system...reactions2comments
The Courage I Gained as a Cancer SurvivorPeople regularly talk about the “strength” of cancer patients. Many of my own friends said that they admired me, that I was...reactionscomments
