I was reading that there is a worldwide shortage of BCG for BC treatment, is it still a problem in the U.K., and are patients still getting it?
Just been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Apparently it’s non invasive, at an early stage and papillary. Which I think is sort of good news. I have had a cystoscopy, CT scan, and pre operation screening am am awaiting a date for the TURBUT procedure, hopefully...
Husband had cystoscope 3 weeks ago when they found the lesion. Since then a CT scan and a pre op. CT showed no evidence of spread. He is still waiting to get an operation date for the TURBT procedure. My question is how long is the usual wait? The...
Hi wondering if anyone can help. My husband has g3ta bladder cancer newly diagnosed, he has had 2 treatments of bcg then got a chest infection so had to miss a week, now he has an urine infection so missed another week of treatment he's on antibiotics...
I was diagnosed at at end of September with 2 tumours in bladder, 3 weeks later had surgery and chemo in bladder immediately after surgery, the surgeon said they got it all out and I shouldn’t have to return. approx 5 weeks later was called to hospital...
Hi, I was diagnosed 21st November, had TURBT and given mytomycin 29th November. Been told it will be 5 weeks before they can give me results of biopsy and will have another cystoscooy in February. I've been made to feel that this isn't any more serious...
My cystoscopy Today showed inflammation and more suspicious cells. In 2 years So far I've had 4 operations, 3 to remove tumours or burn off areas and a kidney removed. I've had intravenous chemo, bladder chemo and the bugger keeps coming back . Luckily...
Hello Everyone, I returned from golf this afternoon (absolutely freezing -1) and had a call from the Nursing Sister from theUrology Department regarding my biopsy results- ALL CLEAR Great news, I am so relieved. However, I have to undertake a maintenance...
Thanks everyone for your kind words. Garviv
Hi I’ve got muscle invasive cancer, going to see consultant Thursday about surgery and treatment. Who has had Chemotherapy before surgery? Did you loose your hair? What type of chemotherapy did you have? All information would be grateful so I can ask...
