COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions or cancer, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how...reactionscomments
Living with No RegretsI accepted an invitation to interview for a maintenance manager position with the largest trucking company in the nation. The initial meeting was held in Gary, Indiana. The site manager...reactions1comment
The "Not So Nice" Things I Wish I'd Known Before My CystectomyBefore my cystectomy, I read every piece of information I was given, over and over. I joined online support group to engage with others like myself: a woman about to...reactions4comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Have you or a loved one faced discrimination in a healthcare setting? There are many...reactionscomments
Big News on Valentine’s Day for Advanced Bladder Cancer PatientsYou could say 2020 delivered a sweet Valentine’s Day for bladder cancer patients. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its annual Genitourinary (GU) Symposium in San Francisco at...reactionscomments
The Luxury of HealthI’ve recently had some nerve pain in my hand that is likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s not that bad, very manageable, and likely to get better. But it...reactionscomments
How Bladder Cancer is Different for People of ColorCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might respond to treatment are often unknown and depend...reactionscomments
Melatonin Can Be a Friend to Bladder Cancer PatientsIf you’ve been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you've likely discussed your sleep habits with your doctor. Healing requires adequate sleep, after all; sleep gives your body windows of opportunity to...reactions7comments
Choosing HopeDeath row - Indiana is a death sentence state. For several years, I was a volunteer chaplain on the row. According to the men on the cell block, I was...reactionscomments
A Different View: Reflecting on How I Told My FamilyOur kids were teens when I was diagnosed. Decisions had to made about what and when to tell them about my cancer. These are hard decisions and choices. There is...reactionscomments
Preparing for Unrelated Major Surgery with a StomaI recently had to have a total knee replacement. I have needed this surgery for over 2 years, but due to having bladder cancer and needing a radical cystectomy, it...reactions1comment
The Only Way Out Is ThroughWhen life is going well, it’s easy to forget the raw distress that a bladder cancer diagnosis (or even the possibility of a diagnosis) once imposed on our psyche. I...reactions1comment
My Bladder Cancer Journal Giveaway (Now Closed)From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your bladder cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized and having a place to keep track of...reactionscomments
Project Koru: Remembering That Life Is More Than Just Bladder CancerIn part one of this blog, I discussed my struggles getting to Maui and how anxiety tried to hold me back. Maui was the place I developed human connections, personal...reactionscomments
Caregivers Make This Journey Less of a BurdenI love telling stories. In my opinion, storytelling is vital to carrying on family and memories and ensuring loved ones never fade away. If you could ask anyone who knows...reactionscomments
Remembering Jennifer TothWe are incredibly saddened to share that BladderCancer.net team member Jennifer Toth passed away on January 28, 2020. Jennifer had been living with lung cancer since 2014 and was diagnosed...reactions3comments
I Was the Most Positive Person I Knew Until...I can’t speak for anybody else, but I am the most positive person I know. I’m not one of those people who must analyze whether their glass is half full...reactions3comments
BrothersI need to say, from the onset, I am angry. Exceptionally angry. More than that, I am heartbroken. Cancer has another of my brothers in it’s cold, murderous grip. I...reactionscomments
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We Don't Just Have Bladder Cancer, We Have a Life to LiveI recently had an opportunity to travel to the Island of Maui. I had never gone that far west and never to Hawaii. I was attending Project Koru, a camp...reactionscomments