My husband had an RC in early May. All seemed well at first but then there was an internal urine leak, followed by sepsis and AKI. He spend 60 days on and off in hospital being blue lighted back to hospital twice. He came home with a left nephrostomy...
I had a rigid cystoscopy carried out on 18 August. I haven't had any results so far. I did have this same procedure last year and it was clear. My problem is the aftermath of this procedure. Previous to having it done I did suffer from BCG cystitis but...
Hi All. Hope everyone is well. Just back from my follow up cystoscopy. Something unusual showed up a couple of weeks ago but not definite, so back today to double check. Thankfully All Clear. Whatever was there has cleared up. Possibly a bit of cystitis...
I have been offered the choice of BCG or Radical Cystectomy. I was diagnosed with high grade/ high risk non invasive bladder cancer. Gp3 T1 gone into 2nd layer of the bladder lining. I have had 2 TURB operations so far. (I am female by the way!) I have...
Hi all, I am due to have my first BCG session tomorrow and I seem to have developed a real anxiety over it being a live bacteria . I think its probably due to the fact my family are working from home and we have only one loo which is in the bathroom....
I am looking for some advice, experiences, support, I'm not even sure myself what I'm asking for but feeling so overwhelmed right now. My 84 year old dad has TCC (transitional cell cancer of the kidney), urethral strictures and high grade aggressive bladder...
Hi everyone, I have a bit of a dilema, I am due to start my bcg induction on Tuesday 22nd. My son (lives at home) has had a bad dose of tonsillitis, I assume viral, I feel a bit rough myself ( i can often feel rough with the long covid) so i am very concerned...
Hi all, Does anyone know what MX stage is? I think it means not evaluated. Stay well :-)
Hi hope someone can help. My husband has bladder cancer he’s undergoing chemotherapy and is in his last cycle. He has opted for radiotherapy/chemotherapy rather than bladder removal. I’m wondering if anyone in here has been though that sort of treatment...
Hi,my husband has mibc T2 he's having gem cis chemo after his last long one about 5 days after his 4th toe was very painful and slightly swollen without having any trauma,also cramp pain in back of his leg at the top,he went for his short chemo on Tuesday...
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