When Lifesaving Information Comes Too LateContent Note: This article mentions abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Since...reactions5comments
Finding a Caregiver in the Most Unexpected PlacesMost humans put others before themselves. It is in our nature and part of our makeup. Many people find this very difficult...reactions1comment
Stepping Back on Board Post-PandemicThe sun setting as we took off from Faro Airport in Portugal was a sight to behold. The sun was also setting...reactions18comments
That Could Have Been 2 BitesI am sure every parent had had those times when a child inserted more food in their mouth than they thought possible...reactions1comment
Preparing for My Annual ScopeOn the 18th of October, I will submit to my annual cystectomy. I believe this will be my 16th yearly check-up. Last...reactions4comments
Health Insurance in the US - What to ConsiderInsurance can be confusing. Recently I have seen posts regarding the high costs related to bladder cancer. I hope that this information...reactionscomments
I Am a SurvivorDo I consider myself a survivor? Yes, I do. Per the definition of a survivor by the Oxford dictionary, "A person who survives...reactions2comments
Video: Getting Started with an OstomyDo you know what an ostomy is or what to expect when living with one? Most people don't know too much about...reactionscomments
The Scope After BCGMom didn't get to enjoy the holidays of 2020. Halloween and Thanksgiving were not the celebrations she deserved. Furthermore, the family stayed...reactions16comments
The Struggles: Embarrassment and Diapers, Really!Living with bladder cancer is no easy feat. One of the comments said, in part, "No man is comfortable hearing about this...reactions3comments
When Managing Cancer Is a Way of LifeTo the vast majority, cancer brings only 2 options. You either kill it with aggressive treatment, or it kills you. But what...reactions5comments
Should I Have My Stoma Refashioned?I am 4 and a half years after the surgery that changed and saved my life. This operation was for stage 4...reactions7comments
My Doctor Says I Am Cancer-FreeI have not written in a bit as I was busy preparing for the 13th annual bladder cancer retreat I co-host. But...reactions3comments
The Struggles: Embarrassing Moments and Bladder Cancer"It can feel embarrassing." Yes, yes, it can. Bladder cancer is ripe with embarrassing moments and trials. Let us take a look...reactions10comments
Bladder Cancer Surgery Took Way More Than My Cancerous TumorBladder cancer, like any cancer, is a rollercoaster of a ride. Regardless of an individual's sex, religious beliefs, medical history, and more...reactions19comments
Look Good, Feel BetterThis was the title of a workshop I was very kindly invited to a couple of months ago as I had been...reactions1comment
Supporting an Ostomy Bag: Barriers and Ostomy PasteIf you are reading this, you may already be an ostomate – someone who wears an ostomy bag following bladder removal surgery...reactions13comments
Bladder Cancer Trivia: Test Your KnowledgeMany people have never heard of bladder cancer before they were diagnosed by a doctor. A tribute to our Trivia Tuesday, here...reactionscomments
From My Son: Stay or Go? Helplessness or Hope?The weeks and months after my Mother's bladder cancer diagnosis was even more challenging than those first few days. I had been...reactions2comments
Community Views: What Does Self-Care Look Like for People With Bladder Cancer?Self-care is an important part of living with any condition, including cancer. Research has shown that it can reduce time spent in...reactions2comments
