The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Thanks so much for joining us during Bladder Cancer Awareness month! There are over 80,000 Canadians currently living with a bladder cancer diagnosis and 13,400 more will be diagnosed this year. That means 37 people a day will be affected by the 5th most common cancer.
At Bladder Cancer Canada, we are doing everything we can to increase awareness of this devastating disease to as many Canadians as possible. For more information, visit our website at www.bladdercancercanada.org.
The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Ron’s Story: Defying a Stage 4 Prognosis with Resilience and Gratitude
In this episode, our Ron shares his story about receiving a life-changing bladder cancer diagnosis. He recounts the tests that led to discovering suspicious tumors, his decision to seek a second opinion, and ultimately choosing bladder removal with a urostomy. He opens up about undergoing BCG treatment during COVID, navigating both non-muscle and muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and the challenges of chemotherapy. He shares his positive outlook on life after treatment, now enjoying retirement and cherishing the time spent with his family.