Community Views: Support From Family and Friends During Bladder CancerBladder cancer can be an overwhelming journey. Having support during bladder cancer treatment eases the burden. Sometimes, loved ones may not know...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed With NMIBC: What to ExpectHearing that you have bladder cancer can feel scary and overwhelming. If you have been diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, called...reactions5comments
I Have Got This But Not Every Day!My name is Laura. I live with two stomas - a colostomy and a urostomy. A colostomy for the removal of feces...reactions2comments
Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Bladder Cancer: Breaking the CycleThings have been really hard lately. We, as a people worldwide, have faced challenges we have never faced before. For those of...reactions1comment
Starting a New Health JourneyBefore I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and in the subsequent 6 months after diagnosis I lost an extreme amount of weight...reactions2comments
A Letter to Newly Diagnosed MeLet me start there. You are so beautiful and have an inner strength that will change lives, even if you don't know...reactions5comments
Bladder Cancer and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Never Alone: the Unconditional Support of a CaregiverRecently I had my annual scope. Everything was routine. The same paperwork - ensuring all of my personal information was up to...reactions2comments
Making the Most of Visits When You Live Far AwayLiving in another country during my mother’s cancer journey brought myriad obstacles and issues I never expected. From learning how to "be...reactionscomments
Managing My Cancer and My CareerBeing diagnosed at age 28 with stage IV cancer brings so many challenges beyond just fighting this disease. Of course, there is...reactionscomments
UTI or Bladder Cancer? Misdiagnosed Twice!It was the fall of 2013, and I was having a great time with friends and family at Cedar Point amusement park...reactions4comments
Tips for New Ostomates: What I Wish I KnewAs I write this, I am 4 months away from my 5th "stomaversary," the anniversary of my stomas and a key milestone...reactions6comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs...reactions10comments
Bladder Cancer and a “Great Attitude”How many times have you heard someone say “you’ll beat cancer because you have a great attitude?” On its face, this sounds...reactionscomments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
Showing Your Ostomy Who's BossYou may be reading this as a new ostomate. Or you may be reading it has someone with ostomy surgery planned. It...reactions2comments
Self-Care: Acceptable and NecessaryFor me, self-care was never a thought. I was so caught up in taking care of everyone around me that taking care...reactions2comments
My Dog Knew I Was SepticWe can all agree that our pets are very intuitive. They just seem to "know" when something is wrong and, in their...reactions4comments
Being BraveYou're so brave. I'm so inspired by you. You're doing so great. You are so strong - blah, blah, blah. I have...reactions13comments
Sneezing With an OstomyAs a child, one of my favorite books was Stand Back, Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze, by Patricia Thomas. It...reactions2comments
