Getting to Know My StomaSo I've had bladder cancer and with it came a Radical Cystectomy. The removal of my bladder along with nearby organs such...reactionscomments
Aging and Bladder Cancer TreatmentIt's no surprise to learn that with advances in medicine and technology, individuals in the United States are living longer than ever...reactions1comment
Metastatic Bladder Cancer When We Least Expected ItI lost my first husband to metastatic bladder cancer in 2014. That was after being told in 2011 that he had been...reactions2comments
Traveling with Bladder CancerI travel a lot for work. Like a lot. This past fall I was home maybe four weeks out of sixteen. The...reactions2comments
Awaiting Diagnosis: Tips on Staying SaneBladder cancer is the same as any other disease or illness. In that before receiving a final diagnosis a number of "tests"...reactions1comment
What To Do When You Get The Worst Possible Bladder Cancer Diagnosis“The tumor board agreed unanimously that surgery is not an option,” the urologist told us. He didn’t make much eye contact so...reactions1comment
Treating My Bladder SpasmsDo you experience bladder spasms, discomfort, trouble urinating and/or general pelvic pain after your BCG treatments or even with a Urinary Tract...reactionscomments
Don’t Plan for FailureOne of my goals with the posts I write for this site is to provide those who think they might, or already...reactionscomments
The Emotions of a Cancer DiagnosisThere are some days and dates in your life that you will just never forget. Like the birth of your child or...reactionscomments
Body Image After Reconstructive SurgeryBody image is defined as an individual’s perception of the appearance or attractiveness of his or her own body. It has been...reactions2comments
Traveling During Cancer Treatment"Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?" "Is an airplane safe after chemo?" "How do I bring my medications through airport security?" If...reactions2comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactions3comments
Your Imagination and Bladder CancerMaybe I’m different than most but when I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I didn’t focus too much on the “today.” As...reactionscomments
What Positives Could Possibly Come out of Being Diagnosed With Cancer?I've set a precedent for myself after being diagnosed with cancer. Above all else I was determined to stay positive throughout my...reactionscomments
Something Old Yet Something NewAfter I was diagnosed with Stage II bladder cancer requiring a radical cystectomy I talked with the doctors about the various diversions...reactionscomments
Dealing With Surveillance Check-ups After Receiving the All ClearI've had some difficult moments on my cancer journey. Dealing with cystoscopies, TURBT and BCG treatments is never easy. The process and...reactions11comments
When To Call The DoctorIn 2014, I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and have been in active treatment ever since. I go every two weeks to have...reactionscomments
My Emotional Christmas Day with CancerWhether you are awaiting diagnosis, newly diagnosed or are going through treatment, the holiday season seems to emphasize our vulnerability even more...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Bladder Cancer and Financial ToxicityWhen you think of bladder cancer, have you thought about how expensive it is to treat bladder cancer and the ongoing economic...reactionscomments
