In part 1, I showed you a picture of a typical Urostomy pouch. They are just a plastic bag with an emptying spout at the bottom and on one side is the barrier and glue to over the stoma on your abdomen. This is a simplified explanation do not be concerned about the internal structure […]
Posted on April 14th, 2008 by Neil
Filed under: Bladder Cancer - Background, My Cancer, Urostomy Pouches | 5 Comments »
After having Radical Cystectomy, where the bladder is removed, it is necessary to have a mean of collecting the urine from the stoma that was created; the urine containing body waste must be brought to the out side, the stoma, and disposed of. If we did not ware a Urostomy pouch, we would have wet […]
Posted on April 11th, 2008 by Neil
Filed under: Bladder Cancer - Background, My Cancer, Urostomy Pouches | 3 Comments »
This article appeared this morning on yahoo.ca
Written by Jennifer Gruden, 50Plus.com
Try these 3 salads to get more cancer-fighting foods into your diet.
Although the risk factors for cancer are complex and no one food can cure or prevent cancer, numerous studies have shown a link between diet and cancer risk.
One of the most promising areas of […]
Posted on April 8th, 2008 by Neil
Filed under: Cancer Prevention, My Cancer | 1 Comment »