The Answer to Your Question: Get a Second Opinion!I’ve been talking to and working with bladder cancer patients and caregivers for five years. I have been a caregiver myself and...reactionscomments
Educate Yourself About Toxins to Live a Good Life for as Long as PossibleThe news that Johnson & Johnson knew for many years that some of its talcum powder may have been contaminated with asbestos...reactions3comments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Paul HebertOn the new Health Union podcast Living With, I recently interviewed Paul Hebert, an advocate for BladderCancer.net. Paul talked about his experience...reactionscomments
When is the Right Time to Change Your Treatment?After being diagnosed with high-grade T1 bladder cancer in 2017, I was launched into a conversation with my doctor after my TURBTs...reactions8comments
Menopause After Bladder Cancer Surgery: The Joys of Being a WomanI had my bladder removed and a hysterectomy on August 19, 2017. In March of 2018, I saw an endocrinologist who diagnosed...reactions1comment
My Typical CystoscopyWhen you are told you need to have a cystoscopy, it can be quite terrifying. Inserting an endoscope into your bladder with...reactions7comments
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Thank Goodness It's Over!So, Christmas is over. The New Year has come and gone; we are all partied out and I have survived the festive...reactionscomments
Tips to Quit Smoking for a Healthier YouMany of us know that quitting smoking can help us to be healthier, but it’s so much easier said than done. Smoking...reactionscomments
The CatheterWhen I had my bladder cancer removed last year, the doctor warned me that I would need to wear a catheter bag...reactions1comment
Staying in Gratitude During the HolidaysIf you or someone close to you received a bladder cancer diagnosis, it may be tough to reflect on the year and...reactionscomments
Christmas CancerIt’s been said the once someone gets cancer, the whole family gets it. Truer words were never spoken. I guess in my...reactions1comment
Charting the Path to TreatmentThe path to a treatment decision can be long and winding, with numerous forks in the road. There are a number of...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Avoid Leaks over the Holiday SeasonAs the holiday season approaches and the party invites begin to arrive, many of us who have a “stoma” might start to...reactionscomments
5 Tips to Get Through the Holidays with a StomaSo this is the 2nd Christmas that I’m about to share with my little stoma, “Winnie”. Last year was quite daunting as...reactions1comment
BC. And We’re Not Talking FlintstonesBC. Before Cancer. I could pee standing up without really thinking about it. I knew when my bladder was full based on...reactions2comments
How to: Changing My Urostomy BagBladderCancer.net advocate Anita created this video to share a live demonstration with the bladder cancer community of how she changes her ostomy...reactions7comments
Cancer and Discrimination in the Workplace: Your RightsAs someone who was fully employed in a professional, full-time role before my bladder cancer diagnosis, I’ve been very disheartened by stories...reactions2comments
Coping with Cancer Costs: Surveys and Video ConferencingAfter a cancer diagnosis, our finances can go into a tailspin. There are co-payments, treatments, medications not covered, and travel expenses. Add to...reactionscomments
When 13 Hours Feels Like 90 SecondsMarch 30th couldn’t get here fast enough; I just wanted to get my cystectomy done. Eight years of losing battles were over...reactions2comments
Bladder Cancer Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
