I am about to start BCG but after reading about the side effects of this treatment I am very worried about it. Please be honest is this a choice I should think about before starting
In the past I have complained about feeling discomfort and pain that I suffer on a daily basis. As far as I'm being told it is due to chemical cystitis due to BCG treatment. I am due for another biopsy on some red areas In the bladder. My bladder is inflamed...
Hi All I've been waiting for a date for RC operation and now know it will be Friday 24th June so a week to go. It's starting to seem more real all of a sudden. Still getting abdominal pains and spoke to the consultant who thinks these are more likely...
Hi All. Hope everyone is well. At my last flexi, I was told I would be moved to annual checks rather than 6 monthly, which was a bit worrying. This meant I was due for next one late September. Surprise in the post this morning with a date for next week...
Always had full GA for surgery before but this time on finding two small tumours,I was offered Diathermy there and then which I opted for. Stung a little but no worse than having another flexi,and so pleased it was sorted on the day. Hopefully this...
hi gals n guys i was 6 years clear of cancer after having my bladder removed and had an illeostomy fitted i have never been in the best of health after all these treatments i have existed not survived after bleed from my penis over the last few months...
Hi all I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2021. Have had Turbt ops followed by 10 BCG treatments. It is stage 3 I The Doctor just rang to say I can't have any more BCG and says I have two choices: Bladder removal or to try a chemo treatment. They...
Hi all, it’s been a long while since I’ve last posted here, I’m looking for any advice on experience or knowledge on any cases similar to mine if anyone can help? I’m a 44 y/o male. Diagnosed with advanced BC in November 2021, had TURBT op and then...
Hi all Little update So the results are that it is cancer and it is PT a grade 2 low grade. So not in the muscle wall. CT from before op showed that bladder wall was slightly thickened. So they have decided to do another turbt to get some more...
Hello i am back again, seeking some opinions from you lovely people. Me: diagnosed last June with pTa G1 post TURBT and mitomycin dose. Clear at 3mth flexi. Now and over recent weeks ( I posted previously about this too, sorry!), i have increasing...
