Bladder Cancer and Trouble SleepingSince I have been in bladder cancer treatment, I have had a difficult time sleeping. I feel like my sleeping patterns are...reactionscomments
Diary of a Caregiver: Planning to Go HomeThis is the 7th entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or...reactionscomments
When We Are Told to “Get Our Affairs in Order”After being diagnosed with bladder cancer, it quickly became apparent that my cancer was classed as “very aggressive”. It all seemed to...reactions1comment
Retracing Your Steps: Bladder Cancer Treatment DecisionsOne of the first things people diagnosed with bladder cancer wonder about is what their treatment journey will look like. Their minds...reactions1comment
Bladder Cancer vs. Interstitial Cystitis vs. Chronic UTIWhen your ‘better half’ is also invested in women’s health, it’s great to discuss various health issues with her when she brings...reactionscomments
The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Health DisordersWhen people hear the terms mental health and mental health disorder (or mental health illness) they often think of them as one...reactionscomments
Surviving Cancer – With a Spiritual Practice?Over lunch, a friend and fellow cancer survivor confided in me that in addition to chemotherapy and a total lifestyle overhaul, one...reactionscomments
I've Got Cancer...What's the Big Deal?A few months back, I had to visit the dentist for an emergency mouth ulcer. My normal dentist was not available so...reactionscomments
Living with a Stoma: A Year Later!Wow, it's been nearly a whole year since I had the operation and lost my bladder. What can I say? It has...reactions5comments
When Our Adult Children Are Involved In Our CaregivingSo my eldest son had returned to our family home just a few months before my cancer diagnosis. I was feeling pretty...reactionscomments
Start Caring for Yourself TodayWe live in a culture that admires and celebrates hard work. This is a good thing to the extent it inspires us...reactions2comments
Is 'Cancer' Still a Dirty Word?I've come to realize since battling cancer over the last 18 months that not all cancer sufferers want others to know they...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer and Fatigue: My ExperienceBefore I was even diagnosed with bladder cancer, I was suffering from fatigue. I used to “beat” myself up about it. I...reactionscomments
Kegel Exercises for WomenDr. Nick follows up his article about "Kegels for Her" in this new video, explaining how kegels can help women strengthen their...reactionscomments
Can I Call Myself a Survivor?When we hear the word cancer, there are certain images that tend to pop up in our heads. We picture a balding...reactions1comment
A Cancer Caregiver's Reading ListI lost my first husband to bladder cancer in 2014. Since then, I have become a patient advocate. When he was ill...reactionscomments
What Do We Mean When We Say Self-Care?"Self-care." This is something we hear, see and read about while going through treatments. What do we mean when we say that?...reactionscomments
Allow Yourself to Be Shocked and Then Craft Your PlanTime and again, I have heard bladder cancer patients and caregivers describe that moment when they received the cancer diagnosis as a...reactionscomments
What Would a General Rehabilitation Program Look Like?As written in part I of this article, it was highlighted that studies examining the therapeutic value of exercise of people with...reactionscomments
Diary of a Caregiver: Why Won’t This Thing Work?This is the 6th entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or...reactionscomments
