Pros and Cons of One-Piece and Two-Piece Ostomy SystemsPre-cancer, I was a product-testing junkie. I have always loved trying new skincare, haircare, electronics, apps – you name it. I wanted...reactions1comment
Scary PET Scan Results: Is This the Start of the End?I am in disbelief! Let me explain why.I was diagnosed at 46 with small cell bladder cancer. The diagnosis was grim. I just...reactions10comments
The Healing Power of Nature: How Time Outdoors Can Help Us CopeWhen cancer comes into your life, its effects are far-reaching and long-lasting. It is a marathon, not a sprint. And at times...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Ostomy QuestionsLet’s face it, ostomies are weird. When you really think about it, it's a piece of your intestines sticking out of your...reactions1comment
Advocating for Bladder Cancer Awareness and Research in Washington D.C.In early spring an email arrived in my inbox inviting me to join a group of bladder cancer survivors from across the...reactionscomments
A Good Night's Sleep With an OstomyAn ostomy for urinary diversion (a urostomy), is often created due to bladder cancer. Although other urinary tract-related issues can lead to...reactionscomments
An Honest Conversation About Bladder CancerAfter hearing my mom’s response to my questions, I decided to answer some of the questions I asked from my perspective. And...reactionscomments
It Takes a Village: A Collective of CaregiversQuite often, there is truth to be found in an old adage. Think about the expression, “It takes a village.” Usually, this...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Removal (Cystectomy)Calling my mom in 2019 to tell her “Mom, ... I have cancer.” was the most brutal phone call I have ever...reactionscomments
Invisible Is Not InvalidBladder cancer is “invisible.” For many of us, there are no outward signs of our disease. There are exceptions, and while some...reactionscomments
Separating Hype from Help: My Take on Integrative MedicineLong before and well after I lost my first husband to bladder cancer, I believed in food as medicine and the potential...reactionscomments
6 Facts To Know About Bladder CancerSeveral members of the BladderCancer.net community shared that they knew nothing about bladder cancer until after they were diagnosed. We found that...reactions20comments
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Radical CystectomyWhen I met with my urologic oncology surgeon the first time, a friend who is a nurse went with me. I had...reactions9comments
An Immunotherapy Clinical Trial as My First-line TreatmentIf you are familiar with my cancer story, you know that it has been ANYTHING but typical. From my age, stage of...reactions1comment
The Difference Between Mitomycin and BCGOccasionally, there is some confusion within the bladder cancer community between two common treatments: Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and Mitomycin. They are both...reactions20comments
Tips for CaregiversDuring the course my chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to treat my bladder cancer, I did have caregivers who spent a lot of...reactionscomments
Living with an Incurable CancerFor those of you who don't know me, Hello, my name is Anita and in 2016, I had the worst news ever. I...reactions4comments
What Caregivers Can Depend on From MeHello! My name is Charles and I am sad and glad to be a part of this conversation. I want to formally introduce...reactions3comments
Offering Support: Being There When You Can't Be ThereIf someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you'll obviously want to support them in every way possible. If you live...reactions6comments
Making Changes to Diet and LifestyleWe often read how important diet can be to contribute to a healthier life, and this can become even more relevant after...reactions3comments
