The “New Normal”: Life with a StomaI was diagnosed with a high grade, aggressive bladder tumor. This was totally unexpected, although I had known for quite some time...reactions2comments
My Post-Operation Hospital StayThe hospital wants to get you home as soon as possible following surgery. The first 24 hours was a blur, I was...reactionscomments
Caregivers Have a Right to Resist Performing Medical TasksIf you compare our lives in 2018 to 25 years ago, it is stunning how much work has been outsourced to us...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
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
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart DiseaseHeart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease...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
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
How, What, and When Do We Tell Our Close Family and Friends We Have Cancer?So I’d been diagnosed with bladder cancer. It was probably the most shocking news I had ever received. I never thought at...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
How Bladder Cancer Helped Me Get My Life TogetherLike other survivors I've spoken with, my life seems permanently divided into two parts – Before Cancer and After Cancer. Before Cancer...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for a Life-Changing EventThe thought of surgery had always terrified me. What scared me the most was the recovery and the pain I would have...reactionscomments
New FriendsOn your journey, you will meet amazing people, just like you, who unfortunately also have the same bladder cancer was you. These people...reactionscomments
Diary of a Caregiver: A New Normal at HomeThis is the 8th entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or...reactionscomments
I Am a Caregiver!I’ve shared nine pieces about the beginning of my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The scary times, hospital issues, rehab, coming home...reactions1comment
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: A Year LaterThis is the 9th entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or...reactionscomments
Overcoming Painful IntercourseIn this video, Dr. Nick talks about painful intercourse in women with bladder cancer. In women, a radical cystectomy (bladder removal surgery)...reactionscomments
