Bladder Cancer Journey

End of 6 week induction

2024-05-25T18:05:21Z

The six week induction was over six weeks ago. There was a break for 6 weeks, then a cystoscopy. All looked good except for an inflamed area which needs to have a biopsy. So going through pre-op process with biopsy scheduled for June 24 hopefully. Re...(read more)

6 week induction course finished now the wait

2024-04-29T12:32:11Z

The six week induction course is now finished. Quite a few side effects: fatigue, irritated prostate, frequent urination day and night, slight pain in liver. Doses 1-5 went ok, but dose six hit me like a train. Nearly 3 weeks after last dose very fre...(read more)

BCG

2024-03-04T14:14:06Z

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.(read more)

2nd TURBT

2024-02-02T23:32:09Z

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...(read more)

Diagnosis and 1st treatment

2024-02-02T23:27:36Z

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...(read more)