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This is a photograph of Allen Rowlinson and his wife, Anneka. They're sitting side by side at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. It is the header image of a page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Cancer isn't going to beat me'!

Cancer isn’t going to beat me!

Allen Rowlinson was diagnosed with bladder cancer in June 2010, aged just 52. In his blog, Allen shares how, thanks to support from family, friends and professionals, he has got back to enjoying life and feeling himself again.

This photo is of Lucy drinking an Aperol Spritz. It is the header image of Lucy's blog on the Urostomy Association's website

Loving life again

Faced with cervical cancer for the second time, Lucy had a urostomy to give her the very best chance of surviving. Now thriving, she’s sharing her story to show that having a urinary diversion doesn’t need to stop you embracing the life you want to live.

This is a photo of Lydia Makaroff, CEO of Fight Bladder Cancer. It is the header image for a guest blog on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Improving information and support for people with urostomies'

Improving information and support for people with urostomies

Research from Fight Bladder Cancer sheds light on significant gaps in patient education, particularly regarding the impact of urinary diversions on sexual health. In this guest blog, Dr Lydia Makaroff, shares some of the research findings.

This is a photograph of Linda Trill. She is author of the 'Cruising with a urostomy' blog on the Urostomy Association website.

Cruising with a urostomy

Linda had a cystectomy in October 2023. In her blog, Linda shares how she and her husband were determined to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a Rhine river cruise which involved a hotel stay, plane travel and eight nights on the boat. It was a packing challenge!

This is a photo of liquid that is a cloudy purple. It is the header image for the 'What is purple urinary bag syndrome' article on the Urostomy Association's website

Purple urinary bag syndrome

If you wake up one morning and find that the urine in your catheter or night drainage bag has suddenly turned purple it can be very alarming. In this blog, Katie Sainsbury explores the possible causes, treatments and preventions.

This is a photo of John Cunningham who, along with his wife Wendy, is undertaking the Land's End to John O-Groats challenge, despite having two stomas. It is the header image for his blog on the Urostomy Association website.

Walk of hope and gratitude

John Cunningham has not only a urostomy but a colostomy too. Now he and his wife, Wendy, are embarking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge to show there can be life after cancer and that you can still achieve your goals, even living with two stomas.

This is a photo of a couple asleep in bed. It is the lead image for a blog entitled 'Managing night drainage: your questions answered'. It features on the Urostomy Association website

Managing night drainage: your questions answered

Getting a good night’s sleep is not always straightforward for people living with a urostomy due to the worry of leaks at night. In this blog, stoma care nurse Michaela Parker answers urostomates’ most frequently asked questions.

This a photograph of Brian Fretwell, Chair of the Urostomy Association. He is outside the House of Commons.

Managing bladder cancer

About 10,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year in the UK. In this blog, we explore the symptoms and explain the importance of getting the right information and treatment if you are diagnosed with the condition.

This photo is of Rebecca Giddings flying a plane. It is the header image for a blog post on the Urostomy Association's website.

Wings and wheels

Life took a dramatic downturn when Rebecca received multiple diagnoses in her early 30s. But 45 surgeries later, things are looking up – quite literally! Read Rebecca’s story of triumph over adversity and why the sky’s the limit now that she’s finding her ‘new normal’.

This is a photo of Donna Watson. It accompanies a blog on the Urostomy Association's website in which she shares her journey from needing lifesaving surgery to living life to its fullest, from kayaking to going on safari.

Living life to its fullest

With resilience in her DNA and support along the way, Donna went from needing lifesaving surgery to living life to its fullest, from kayaking to going on safari. As a UA volunteer, she’s using her experience to support others as they adapt to life wearing a bag.

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