Sex and bladder cancer

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Good morning,

I had a TURBT a week ago, my urine is now clear and feel fit and well. I will get the results of the biopsies in about 3 weeks.

How soon can I have sex and is masturbation safe now?

Many thanks

Jeff.

  • My name is Sharon and I’m one of the Macmillan Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Cancer Support line.

    Thank you for contacting us here on the online community. I can see that you have found our bladder cancer forum. I hope you are finding the support useful.

    Your hospital team are best placed to answer questions about the procedure that you had. We can give you general information about TURBT, but we don’t have access to NHS systems or records.

    NHS information about TURBT  suggests that you can resume sexual activity as soon as you feel comfortable.

    Your Urology Nurse or consultant will be able to clarify this for you.

    I hope you get your results soon, if you want to talk things through please feel free to call us on 0808 808 0000.

    Take care

    Sharon

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist  

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.  

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