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Chronic Disease and Chronic Condition Support Community

Bladder cancer can change something as basic as how you use the bathroom, along with your daily and nightly routines. ShareWell has free online support groups where patients, survivors and caregivers facing serious illness share experiences from the comfort of home.

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Good mornings, goals and gratitude's

Tue, Sep 29 | 6:00AM - 7:30AM UTC

Welcome to Good Mornings, Goals, and Gratitudes. Each morning, we meet with open hearts and tired eyes to greet the day gently, set a daily goal, and choose one small act of care for ourselves. Then, in return, we are grounded, lighter, and reminded that we are not alone. In the GGG, we start our day with positive quotes, journal prompts, self-care activities, daily intentions, and a goal we aim to achieve that day, followed by a moment of gratitude. Join us for a gentle, caring way to start your day.

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People managing life with endometriosis

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People looking to connect so not lonely, sad, feel hopeless.

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Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation

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Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation

people to learn and practice breathwork techniques

Breathwork

Healing

Inner peace

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Today 9:00 PM • 45 min

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Topic context

Understanding bladder cancer

Bladder cancer treatment often starts with a procedure to remove tumors from the bladder lining, and some people have all or part of the bladder removed. After that, urine leaves the body a new way, through a urostomy pouch or a new bladder made from intestine, and regular bladder exams become part of life.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with bladder cancer

Peer support can help with bladder cancer because a urostomy, leaks and changes in intimacy are subjects most people cannot raise with friends. A peer-led group is a safe space to ask the questions you would not ask anywhere else.

Inside the room

What bladder cancer groups often cover

Getting used to a urostomy pouch or a neobladder
Worry about leaks when you are out or with a partner
Nerves before each bladder exam
Feeling at ease in your body again

ShareWell groups are peer support and do not give medical advice, so please keep working with your care team on anything about diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Who these groups may help

People with bladder cancer, from newly diagnosed to long-term survivors
People who have had their bladder removed
Caregivers and partners

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an online support group for bladder cancer?

ShareWell does not have a group for bladder cancer only. The sessions here are for people with serious illness of any kind, with some calm sessions such as breathwork mixed in, and bladder cancer patients and survivors are welcome.

Can I talk about living with a urostomy?

Yes. Members speak openly about ostomies and body changes, and you share only what you want to.

Is there support for caregivers of someone with bladder cancer?

Yes. Caregivers can join these groups with their own account, and ShareWell has caregiving groups too.

Where can I find medical information about bladder cancer?

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (bcan.org) has patient information and a support line at 833-275-4222.