Throughout my life, I have always lived a healthy lifestyle and felt I had kept myself in good physical condition.
Therefore, I was completely shocked to be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2018 at the age of 49.
I was informed I had an aggressive type of cancer and would require 2 surgeries as well as 6 follow up BCG treatments in an effort to stop the growth and spread.
After my successful surgeries I was approached by two representatives of the Center for applied urological research, Kassidy Rideout and Angela Black, about participating in a drug trial for research and possibly to offset the chance of reoccurrence.
They sat down and fully explained the process to my wife and I with such knowledge, kindness and understanding of what we were going through that we chose to participate.
At a very confused and stressed time in my life I realize now just how fortunate I was to have met these two ladies that day.
The care and support I received from Kassidy, Angie and the entire urological team in Kingston was absolutely amazing.
I would strongly encourage anyone to participate in any research trial offered by the Centre for Applied Urological Research.