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As you know, I was diagnosed four years ago with Lung Cancer and had my entire left lung removed and have been in active treatment ever since. Chemotherapy, radiation, chemotherapy...

There is a common misconception that palliative care is synonymous with hospice. And that to receive palliative care you must be enrolled in hospice. This is not true and it...

Many people who are diagnosed with bladder cancer have made dietary changes to help their body fight cancer and reduce the risk of future recurrences. Although many of us have...

Over the course of my chemotherapy, I learned some care tips that wanted pass along to those bladder cancer patients who are just beginning the chemotherapy journey or are currently...

When my first husband, Ahmad, had metastatic bladder cancer, people often said “let me know how I can help.” And while I appreciated their good intentions, I found it difficult...

I have always had a strong relationship with my family and friends. Being close to family has always been important to me, as well as having a group of friends...

So I've had bladder cancer and with it came a Radical Cystectomy. The removal of my bladder along with nearby organs such as appendix, ureters, etc. and I now have...

It's no surprise to learn that with advances in medicine and technology, individuals in the United States are living longer than ever before. However, as we age, we are more...

I lost my first husband to metastatic bladder cancer in 2014. That was after being told in 2011 that he had been “cured.” We experienced both the best case and...

I travel a lot for work. Like a lot. This past fall I was home maybe four weeks out of sixteen. The winter months were a bit better, only on...

Bladder cancer is the same as any other disease or illness. In that before receiving a final diagnosis a number of "tests" and/or procedures will generally need to be performed...

“The tumor board agreed unanimously that surgery is not an option,” the urologist told us. He didn’t make much eye contact so we understood that this was bad news but...

Do you experience bladder spasms, discomfort, trouble urinating and/or general pelvic pain after your BCG treatments or even with a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?  I have terrible bladder spasms every...

One of my goals with the posts I write for this site is to provide those who think they might, or already are, walking the same path as I walked...

There are some days and dates in your life that you will just never forget. Like the birth of your child or the day you got married. Being diagnosed with...

Body image is defined as an individual’s perception of the appearance or attractiveness of his or her own body. It has been the subject of media, medical and mental health...

"Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?" "Is an airplane safe after chemo?" "How do I bring my medications through airport security?" If you've been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you may...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

Maybe I’m different than most but when I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I didn’t focus too much on the “today.” As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was...

I've set a precedent for myself after being diagnosed with cancer. Above all else I was determined to stay positive throughout my cancer journey, which is a lot more difficult...