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
Diary of a Caregiver: Post-SurgeryThis is the 2nd entry in a series that chronicles my grandfather’s journey with bladder cancer. The following are actual emails or...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
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
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
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
When You Need to Travel for Bladder Cancer TreatmentFinding the right doctor to treat your bladder cancer can be challenging, and many of our community members have commented that they...reactions2comments
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
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
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
You Want to Get Rid of the Cancer, Don't You?I thought I’d be ready to go back to work after my TURBT procedure. I was released from hospital on the Friday...reactionscomments
RC Check-Up Anxiety: How I CopedSo, it’s time for that first annual check-up after my radical cystectomy. I knew what to expect: blood tests, a renogram and...reactionscomments
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
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
Telling Loved Ones About Your Bladder Cancer DiagnosisDealing with a diagnosis of bladder cancer on your own can be quite difficult. There are many important decisions to consider, and...reactions3comments
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
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a bladder cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including whether our...reactionscomments
