FaithFaith (noun): Let me say, here, at the beginning, I am not trying to convert or proselytize anyone. I am not trying...reactions2comments
The "New Normal": When the Battle Armor Comes OffMy “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe life in survivorship, completely took me by surprise when I...reactions1comment
All It Takes Is a TriggerI hadn't been thinking about bladder cancer a lot until recently. During treatment, that's all I thought about. I thought about it...reactions5comments
Can Bladder Cancer Return After Bladder Removal?While there are several different treatments for bladder cancer available, many patients with high-risk or muscle-invasive cancer will undergo a procedure known...reactions15comments
Handling Awkward Questions from Children About an OstomyI became a Nana this year to the gorgeous Jackson James, but I have been a step-Nana for over a year, and...reactions6comments
What’s the Cost of the BCG Shortage?Bladder cancer is newly diagnosed in approximately 71,000 Americans each year. There are several treatments for bladder cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and...reactions2comments
Get Me Off This Rollercoaster - NOW!For those of you who don't know me or my journey, my name is Anita, and at the grand old age of 45...reactions3comments
Not in a VacuumCancer has been an incredible teacher, a constant companion, and a challenge on so many fronts. The one area I have often...reactionscomments
Healing Through Acts of ServiceService to others may well be the greatest treatment for nearly any ailment. When we serve others, we can immerse ourselves in...reactionscomments
Bladder Removal & Women's Sexual HealthAs a bladder cancer advocate, I spend a lot of time on Twitter, and I had made "friends" with a few cancer...reactions1comment
How Do We Thank Our Surgeons?Having gone through a number of cystoscopies, TURBTs, and ultimately, a radical cystectomy (complete bladder removal), I began to think of all...reactions2comments
Try and See: Learning to Adjust to a NeobladderBefore a trip, when my children were young, my wife Sharon and I would ask them if they needed to go to...reactions4comments
Bladder Cancer Comic: Feeding CancerCancer can often lead people to double down on their lifestyle choices and commit to changing their diet or exercising more. Some...reactions2comments
Camping with a Stoma - Such Fun!It was recently the 2nd year of my 'stomaversary' - two whole years of living with "Sally" (my stoma), and I guess...reactions3comments
You Are a SurvivorIf you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and you are reading this, you are a survivor. This is an important milestone...reactions2comments
Demand Your Port-a-PottyI am a truck driver. I drive a local run with a tanker. The sites where we unload did not have any washrooms. We did...reactions1comment
I Have Bladder Cancer, and I Am Happy and ContentWe all know that bladder cancer is evil. We know how it wears us down to our breaking points and takes away...reactions4comments
Mental Health is “Real” HealthPhysical health is celebrated. Every corner has a gym. Every celebrity is pushing someone’s weight-loss products. Our phones are set to count...reactions2comments
Navigating Palliative CareIn my job as an oncology social worker, I have the privilege of being part of a palliative care team but find...reactionscomments
Managing Family Expectations as a Cancer CaregiverWhen your loved one is diagnosed with cancer, everyone’s world is turned upside down. Understandably, the cancer patient becomes the priority –...reactionscomments
