Well unfortunately it seems like my bladder has sneakily returned and although clear for 3 years it has all of a sudden spread to lymph nodes and the treatment I have been offered is in the subject. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience or this...
Hello My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer in May and was operated on 18th August. He was to have started BCG immunotherapy on 25th September but they couldn't insert a catheter because they said there was scar tissue on his prostate...
My husband was having radical radiotherapy for bladder cancer. Bcg has failed. After 3 sessions he has decided to stop. He is fatigued, has an upset stomach and loss of appetite. Has anyone else had similar side effects?
Good evening all, from having a radical cystoprostatectomy in March this year and been told the cancer has all gone,and having a CT scan and results been told are excellent and nothing there via cancer nurse. I'm now seeing consultant again tomorrow as...
Hello, I had a biopsy on my lung performed yesterday with a procedure entitled endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) under general anaesthetic. In essence examining and taking a biopsy from the lesion in my right lung. All went well! Went in as a day patient...
Afternoon All. Just back from the hospital after my annual flexi cystoscopy. Heard those lovely words "All Good, see you next year." Phew. Big relief. I think a few pints may be in order this evening. I hope this gives hope to others. Best wishes.
afternoon all hope you are all keeping well Been for My first annual flexi this afternoon was a bit heavy handed the surgeon probably the most uncomfortable one I’ve had but the result was a positive one see you in 12 months music to my ears Ste
Hi, I have a TULA under local following induction BCG for G3 cancer as there is not capacity for TURBT. Reading the NICE 2019 guidance on TULA, it seems to be riskier than TURBT under general. Has anyone come across this? Has TULA detection improved in...
Hi, I have been told that I am coming off the Pembro because I have been having severe skin blistering caused by the toxicity of the drug and my body’s reaction to it. I’m still having the Enfortumab but on a reduced dose. Has anybody else had this issue...
Hi, I'm currently supporting a friend who has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. She's just had her first chemo session and is suffering from an awful taste in her mouth. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what she can try to help with this...
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