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Different treatments and appointments are a part of fighting cancer. But keeping up with these commitments can be quite hard. Studies show that 1 of the biggest hurdles can be...

Mom's second attempt and first successful transurethral resection of a bladder tumor occurred about 10 days after the first unsuccessful attempt. I was so unbelievably nervous on the way to...

When your world is turned upside down after hearing the "C" word at a diagnosis consultation - it also rocks the world of those around you. Those closest to you...

It seemed like no time from when we finally got Mom's bladder cancer diagnosis that she was scheduled for the first surgery. The very word surgery made my skin crawl...

The biggest goal of any advocate, and for many patients too, is to spread the word. This is never truer than with bladder cancer. Why is that? Well, I may...

One of the hardest parts of living with bladder cancer is dealing with the fear of your cancer coming back (recurrence). Unfortunately, people who have had bladder cancer have a...

I have been living with my stoma, Winnie, for just going on for 5 years now. Here are the top 5 things I have learned about myself and Winnie. Never...

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to spread the word again about a fantastic event for bladder cancer survivors and caregivers. I can't believe that in...

A cystoscopy is a standard procedure used in both diagnosing bladder cancer and the surveillance of any bladder cancer recurrence. The scope, as it is often referred to, can conjure...

My bladder cancer journey is quite unique. My bladder cancer diagnosis was stage 4 invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This is a rare form of bladder cancer. My specialist doctor advised...

I haven't cried in years. I mean, I have not had a good gut-wrenching belly-aching cry in a long time. But I have needed it. I have needed what is...

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) continues to be one of the most common treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. This type makes up the majority of bladder cancer cases each year. From...

Where do I start? I really don't know how to start this article however, I feel that I need to write a bit of background history so you can understand...

Who am I? I am what is known in the ostomy community as a double bagger. That is someone with two ostomy bags. I have a colostomy and a urostomy...

This year is my 5th Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. In August, I will be 6 years from my diagnosis. At this time of year, I go through a lot of...

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month! This awareness month, we are calling on the power of community and storytelling to illuminate the realities of bladder cancer. Unfortunately, we know how...

Anyone with a stoma can get one; I have heard it said that 1 in every 2 people with an ostomy will at some point develop a parastomal hernia. It...

Let me preface this by saying that I am not trying to be maudlin or have this be a "downer" article. This is written with the best of intentions and also...

Cancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs come with a high price tag. This can...

A theme that has run consistently through my cancer journey has been timing. Everything has always happened in timing that has been eerily just the way it needed to happen...