Bladder Cancer Journey

  • BCG

    Started BCG regime. One complex of induction course of 6. Fingers crossed that it works. Side effects: temperature, headache, urgency, frequency, itchy eye but biggest one has been fatigue.
  • 2nd TURBT

    Scheduled for 2nd TURBT for beginning of Feb 23. 1st TURBT revealed as G3PT1. No cancerous cells found in muscle sample of 1st TURBT, but second TURBT needed to confirm initial staging and determine treatment choices. Second TURBT done and easier tha...
  • Diagnosis and 1st treatment

    Saw blood in pee that came and went in October 2023. Saw GP, who suspected BC. Referral to consultant. Saw consultant 2 weeks later - nice chap - who confirmed tumour with the scope. 17 days later admitted for 1st TURBT. They removed about 5CM of tum...