Off the back of rily’s Bladder Cancer Awareness Month piece last Monday, I thought I’d also throw a spotlight recognising the cancer by highlighting a few positive, helpful and interesting bits and pieces from our Bladder cancer group, as well as a little feedback received for the group.
If you’re affected by bladder cancer, go ahead and share your tips of thoughts with us using the comments section below.
Discussions:
An Introduction – nickfreckle was diagnosed at the start of this year and posted in the group looking for support and guidance. Our members responded with a flood of guidance, sharing their experiences and offering support and comfort as best they could.
"Huge thanks and much love to everyone on the site, it's been a lifeline in the dark days, and an inspiration on the good days."
And then there are the good days – in need of a positive lift? Herothedog got the all clear earlier this month – enjoy the responses and positive discussions that followed.
"...You are absolutely amazing. Please give yourself credit for how brilliantly you are coping, and yes it's ok to feel down."
Exhausting – “Anyone else just find this whole BC journey absolutely exhausting?!” – Catcatcat started a discussion after felling fatigued and stressed over the whole experience. Go read through the responses and outpouring of support that followed.
Help and someone to talk to – Caz4213’s husband was recently diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer and after leaving the hospital, felt unsupported. Take a look at this discussion to see an outpouring of support and guidance from members of the group.
For our members…
"...I appreciate so much the love and endless support..."
“Thank you all so much for your kind words and encouragement. I’m hoping that this is as mentally low as I get and will pick up. Positive stories can only help from others that have been in a similar place and I appreciate so much the love and endless support...”
“...lol, you all make me laugh and thank you so much for been there.”
“Thanks for that Mo. That gives me a bit of hope and comfort!”
“Thanks Ian. That has at eased my worry somewhat, good to know that there was some logic behind what the GP was saying, was beginning to feel like I was being fobbed off!”
“...not only have you landed into a lovely supportive group but quite a few of us seem to have a weakness for our animal friends. Hence my name and rily's profile pic!”
“I have received lots of good information and l just need to get Andrew to read them! It's nice to see there are lovely supporting people on this site as well. Have a good Easter.”
"...Reading the message has lifted mine and my grandad's hopes."
“Thank you so much for taking time to message, reading the message has lifted mine and my grandad's hopes. He had been looking on Google at treating and read some bad stuff. But I let him read the posts which made him have hope and we will fight this like so many people do each day.”
A while back Macmillan and Action Bladder Cancer UK collaborated to produce guides on the symptoms of bladder cancer, and tips on taking care of yourself. You can find these guides here.
You can also find out more about bladder cancer through the Information and Supports section of Macmillan’s website, here.
