Sandy's Radical Life - Bladder Cancer & Obesity Advocacy

09/02/2026

08/26/2026

So grateful for the support provides to all of us in this community.

08/26/2026

Just another day in the life of a bladder cancer and obesity survivor…….. But hey, I’m alive, cancer free and maintaining today a 60lb 34% weight loss, so I’m still smiling!

08/20/2026

As retired professionals we have so much to give. While I love the fun parts of retirement, I also love the fulfilling, purpose driven parts of retirement. Think Patient Advocacy is something you’d like to learn more about? DM me.

08/11/2026

Talking to Radical Cystectomy Patients about Parastomal Hernias: Why it’s so important https://medium.com//talking-to-radical-cystectomy-patients-about-parastomal-hernias-why-its-so-important-9a1472e9ab5d

Let me know what you think in the comments? Is this helpful instead of or in addition to videos and posts?

08/06/2026

I’m sorry but this is the dumbest most infuriating card I’ve ever seen. We don’t “win our battle”, Cancer hasn’t “met its match”. It’s a damn disease. And we do the best we can, day in and day out. I am beyond grateful and am No Evidence of Disease and in recovery . But this card really ticked me off when I saw it. When you’re suffering are you not a good match. FFS!!!

08/04/2026

Strength training with a stoma is where my bladder cancer, radical cystectomy and obesity recovery intersect. I won’t keep the weight off without strength training. Even with a GLP-1, healthy eating, seeing a Registered Dietician, and s specialized Therapist, those last 15 pounds would not stay off until I found a way to consistently and safely strength train. I learned that there are plenty of core exercises that don’t create flexion at the stoma and that do not require heavy weights.

07/21/2026

Knowing that everyone who has a radical cystectomy has a hernia risk it’s important. Those of us with a stoma are at higher risk. Ask your doctor if you have any of the risk factors I had, or any others. And know that flexion at the stoma site should always be avoided and there are LOTS of core exercise that aren’t a crunch!