The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation of a Person with CancerHearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is something no one wishes to hear. Many questions come along with it… What kind? How...reactionscomments
My Experience with Livestrong at the YMCAHave you heard about this spectacular program called LIVESTRONG at the YMCA? It is an amazing partnership with Livestrong, the cancer support...reactionscomments
Impact on Male SexualityIn this article, let's discuss Bladder Cancer’s (BC) impact on male sexuality. After writing many articles about female sexuality and possible solutions...reactions4comments
Remember the Basics of “Patient-Centered” Care“Patient-centered” has become a buzzword in healthcare in the past few years. Doctors and nurses talk about “patient-centered” care at conferences. Research...reactionscomments
How Do You Process That?Long ago in a galaxy far away, I was dealing with chemo for bladder cancer as a precursor to a full cystectomy...reactions14comments
Dear Husband (or Wife or Partner)Dear Husband, Wife, Partner and Caregiver... We want you to know that we appreciate you being by our side. From the moment...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer & Women's SexualityDr. Nick talks about the different treatment options for bladder cancer and their associated side effects that can have an impact on...reactionscomments
Living with the UncertaintyI think living with the uncertainty that bladder cancer presents us is one of the most challenging aspects of the disease. Whether...reactionscomments
Debunking 6 Myths About Bladder CancerPeople living with bladder cancer can occasionally deal with insensitivity from those around them about the reality of battling their cancers. Some...reactions2comments
An Unexpected Hospital Visit: What I LearnedI’ve had my stoma whom I lovingly named “Winnie” for just over eighteen months now. We have done much traveling together, mainly...reactions1comment
UTIs and Bladder Cancer: How do they relate?Urinary tract infections, also called UTIs, are infections of the urinary system. The most common sites of UTIs are the bladder and...reactions2comments
4 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in...reactions1comment
A Letter to My Bladder Cancer FriendsDear Fellow Bladder Cancer... well, I’m stuck here. I don’t want to put “sufferers” or “patients,” so I’m going to put “Friends”.The...reactions18comments
A Simple Guide to the First Few Weeks During DiagnosisIn those first few weeks/month after your bladder cancer diagnosis, you will be sent off for scans and blood tests, and it...reactions4comments
Quarterly Cystoscopy Is Coming UpFor those of us who are lucky enough to still have our bladders, our fear with upcoming cystoscopies can certainly raise our...reactionscomments
Biomarker Research for Bladder CancerBecause cancer is caused by changes in DNA and genes, current cancer research is largely focused on understanding those changes. Scientists have...reactionscomments
Not As "Sexy" As Other CancersI didn’t sleep well Monday night, I was worried about my Tuesday morning meeting. It was scheduled for 10 and as usual...reactions1comment
So You Have Just Been Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer... What Now?You have just had THE most awful news you could ever possibly imagine! You will be stunned, in shock, overwhelmed, fearful, anxious...reactions1comment
Tips for Handling Summer Weather During TreatmentSummer can be a time of sunshine, beautiful weather, and outdoor parties and BBQs! However, if you’re battling bladder cancer, the heat...reactionscomments
Why Are We Shocked at the Idea That This Could Be it?Is there much in life you can imagine that’s worse than receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis? Probably not. Somehow, we all know...reactionscomments
