I posted before about my father in law having a diagnosis of bladder and prostate cancer. All scan results are now in and the consultant appointment was today. Two primary cancers rather than a spread, and referral for RC and prostate removal. Absolutely...
Hi all, not exactly new, been here a number of weeks. Was diagnosed with bc in may 2021 was treated with turbt. Regular check ups..all clear till march 3rd just gone. Cystoscopy showed 3 tiny recurrences which were removed at the same time with diathermy...
I had RC on March 1st and a subsequent call from my consultant to confirm positive news from histology that no evidence of cancer remains. However soon after that had urosepsis and then when recovered, a kidney infection again treated with Antibiotics...
I have posted on here several times about my plight due to BCG cystitis. I have had this problem for well over a year now. Today has been a particularly bad day so I rang my CNS to try and get some support. She stated (as she normally does) it will eventually...
Hi all, Not posted for a while. Had a flexible cystoscopy today (monday 17th) and the Dr doing it had a good look round my bladder and thought he'd found something. He asked the nurse to go and find someone senior for a second opinion. Very quickly...
My husband was diagnosed with Stage IV bladder cancer just over 3 years ago. He made it through chemo (gem-cis) and radiotherapy to consolidate the good progress made - complete response. But 4 months later it was clear that the metastases were back ...
3 small new polyps removed today, they first appeared 3 months after my 6 week BCG induction and second 'clean-up' operation in June. The doctor says if new polyps occur then bladder removal is certain. She says the initial BCG treatment should have...
Hi I have T2 G3 muscle invasive bladder Cancer. I have had 6 weeks of chemo (gem&cis) no problems. I was due to have RC. But have changed my mind . I now want to have chemoradiotherapy. Has anyone else gone down this route ? Please can you give me...
I finished my 6 doses of BCG vaccine 7 months ago, a doctor rang and checked how I was after 3 months. I expected a check up by now is this a usual time span. I know its silly to worry but with waiting and caring for my husband who has early stage dementia...
Finally it’s results day for my father in law and he’s headed off to hospital. He had bladder and prostate biopsies 4 weeks ago and has had to self catheterise ever since. He hasn’t been able to urinate once on his own. I’m not expecting good news as...
