Can You Prevent a Parastomal Hernia?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... By Laura MacKenzie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Final Chapter and How It Plays OutLet 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... By Linda Urbanski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
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 come with a high price tag. This can... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Right Book at the Right TimeA 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... By Brittney Tellekamp3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Cancer Diagnosis Never Leaves YouI have come to realize that for me, and I am sure many others, a cancer diagnosis never leaves you. That is not to say that I, currently cancer-free, still... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
BladderCancer.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on BladderCancer.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Re-Staging My Bladder CancerIt is strange to think that 2 years ago we really were unsure what my future would look like with bladder cancer. I was so sick, and we knew my... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Urethral CancerUrethral cancer is cancer of the urethra. The urethra is a tube that allows urine to leave the body. Cancer of the urethra is a rare and aggressive cancer. Less... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Fears of Recurrence: A Constant Reminder to Remain VigilantIt is always great to see people celebrating the anniversary of the date they had their radical cystectomy, were declared NED [no evidence of disease], or cancer-free. We all hope... By Linda Urbanski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Views: The Female Bladder Cancer ExperienceLearning you have bladder cancer can change your life in profound ways. You not only have to deal with the unique physical aspects of having bladder cancer but the social... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Keytruda ProtocolBack on October 4th, 2019 I received my very first dose of Keytruda. For the following two years, I received my infusion every 3 weeks with great success. The symptoms... By Brittney Tellekamp2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Processing “The New Norm” after Ostomy SurgeryI have a love-hate relationship with the phrase "the new norm". It's a bit like marmite, many either love it or hate it. Only it's a little different. You can... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Moments MatterI get up at 3:30 in the morning, six days a week to go to work. Friday, was no different. Get up, pack my lunch and get my coffee and... By Mac Howard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Beating Hospital InsomniaIt is often said that hospitals are where you go to be treated, but home is where you get well. And that idea comes from the fact that sleep does... By Brittney Tellekamp4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Have You Truly Grieved the Loss of Your Bladder?Let's be honest right out of the gate, not a single one of us woke up one morning and said, "Gee - I think I want to have my bladder... By Linda Urbanski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Pelvic Floor Prolapse: Should You be Worried?If you have bladder cancer, your doctor might recommend a procedure called a radical cystectomy. During a radical cystectomy, doctors remove your bladder. They may also remove your surrounding organs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Accepting What You Can Not ChangeWhether you are on day 1, day 101, or day 1001 of a bladder cancer journey, working towards accepting what you can not change is probably the hardest goal you... By Laura MacKenzie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Job Hunting With CancerAs a young adult with bladder cancer, one of the biggest hurdles has been balancing my career and my cancer. I needed to continue working out of necessity as I... By Brittney Tellekamp3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
One Woman's Bladder Tumor Resection ExperienceMy son picked me up for the 45-minute drive to the surgical pavilion at UW Medical Center. We arrived 10 minutes past check-in time, and everything was fine. I told... By Jacqueline Harmon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments