Hubby had TURBT yesterday. Peed twice in hospital and once on getting home 11.30 last night. Now it is 5.30 and despite drinking water is in a lot of discomfort and cant pee. How long do we wait.? Ward said go to A and E if worried. Do we phone 111 A...
Hi everyone, this is something we have all experienced from time to time on this cancer journey. I am currently waiting to hear about my results of ? Recurrence and thought I would share how the waiting affects me. So i dont know when ir how i will...
I have been booked in for the afternoon list and trying to gauge if I will be ready to go home that evening 6-7pm or whether I am likely to need to stay the night. Thanks in advance.
I a, in next week for my 1st TURBT, to remove a one cm non invasive tumour. How long do you think it will take to recover from the operation and feel slightly normalish. cherrs, Leo
I had my TURBT surgery a week ago and I’ve been trying to recover from the surgery. However, I’m still experiencing heavy pain when I have to wee and it’s seems to be passing alot of blood too. The regularity and the urge to pee is getting more and more...
Hi All I am new here and hope you don't mind me asking for advice about my Dad. He was diagnosed back in May 2023 with Bladder Cancer he had a small part removed and then after a scan, we found out it had moved into the wall of the muscle. He was...
Hi I saw the consultant just over a week ago, have had CT, and pre-operation screening for TURBT, so waiting for an operation. Before I saw the consultant I was peeing visible blood intermittently only. Now it’s every day several times a day. I expect...
Quick question, I am newly diagnosed with non muscle invasive cancer. I am peeing quite a lot of blood. I am starting to feel a bit tired. Do you think this is psychological or physical? I am sleeping / eating ok. Another question I am continuing to...
I have recently been diagnosed (September) with Bladder cancer that has now spread to my Left Pelvic Muscle. My consultant has told me i have a realistic chance of surviving for 2 years. Is it normal not to be offered any treatment, i am fairly fit and...
Hi Does anyone know if you can be on antibiotics when they do a Turbt. Will only be able to ring and get an answer tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
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