Success - Finished First Maintenance Round of BCG

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Hello all you lovely people Heart️ 

Today I had BCG number 9, so first maintenance round finished - WOOHOO!! My lovely Nurse, Ann , is wonderful and has supported me and lovely Hubby amazingly.  I cried this morning once it was done. It is such a difficult journey that we are on and I thank God, and the NHS, that I can rely on seeing Ann at each appointment. I never imagined that I would be living this strange life of constant Hospital appointments and I have to admit that it is testing me. I'm having some counselling (through Bupa and Macmillan Cancer Support) and we have come to the conclusion that I struggle with loss of control of my life. Does anyone else feel like this? 

I've got my PDD scan booked for 14th November under GA so if anything suspicious is seen biopsies can be taken during the procedure. Then onto maintenance round number 2 with BCG numbers 10, 11 and 12, then I'm halfway through the schedule. Trying very hard to stay in a positive mindset.

Sending love and positivity to everyone. 

Love Ade Heart️  xx

  • Thankyou Lynn, it has been a tough one this time. my CNS gave me a good pep talk and managing pain and expectations. I do love her 

    Much love Angela x

  • Hi Angela, sorry to hear you’re a bit rough. You can do this…bright side…you have champions league fottie to watch…corrie for me… 

    sending you fighting sprit…

    Nigel xx

  • Thanks Nigel, same back at you friend. 

    I have a love hate relationship with footy, I love it when we win …. hahaha . spent many a miserable season not doing that ! Enjoy corrie

    Much love Angela x

  • Me too Frank had I think 18 bcg, with no reoccurance, apart from red patch in June so it seems to working for me. Good luck too 

  • I love that BB it gives me hope that it will work and i will keep my bladder. How are you today BB ?

    Much love Angela x

  • Hi Frank

    Thank you for your good wishes. I had my pre op today too. It was all over and done very quickly as all my previous blood tests and ECG are still in date. Got my PDD scan on 14th November after 9 BCG's.

    I can honestly say I never expected to be in this situation. For weeks I was assured that these tumours would be low grade and I would just need monitoring then the Pathology came back as T1 G3 and here we are!! Now I'm praying that the BCG works and I can keep my bladder.

    It's good to hear that you have now had 9 BCG, 3 more and we both get a longer break....woohoo Grinning 

    Sending you all my best wishes for 25th November.

    Love Ade Heart️ xx

  • Hi Angela, so sorry to hear this dose of BCG has made you unwell.  I hope you feel better very soon Heart️  Ive had bladder pain since my last BCG, I just have to think that it's working Smiley.

    Love Ade xx

  • Thanks Ade, the bladder stinging is easing , its the flu like symptoms and fatigue that are lingering. Its just tough at times isnt it. going to take some pk’s and sit in the garden . Really feeling sorry for myself today . Shoulders back going to try smashing it xx

    Much love Angela x

  • Hi Angela,Sorry you are feeling grot and down.It is hard to keep going with aches and fatigue.I hope things ease up asap.Love and hugs Jane xx

  • Hi Ade,Sorry you are in pain.Bladder pain is miserable,I hope it goes asap.Love and hugs Jane xx