Hi, My husband was diagnosed with muscle invasive cancer earlier this year. Initially he had a TURBT followed by a course of Gemcitamine and Cistplatin. He then had a radical cystectomy in June from which he has made a amazing recovery. We have since...
Hi all Just had my first 1 of 2 cystoscopy. I between my 6 month break. Was watching on TV and consultant told me the bkadder was lovely and clear. You can't imagine the elation I felt walking out of there. Another camera in march then bcg 13. 14. 15...
I had my radical cystectomy in may 25 and hoped all the cancer would be gone but unfortunately a CT scan on the 30th August came back as suspicious. A PET scan was ordered and then unbeknownst to me cancelled as it " didn't meet the criteria " !!!?...
I had my radical cystectomy in may 25 and hoped all the cancer would be gone but unfortunately a CT scan on the 30th August came back as suspicious. A PET scan was ordered and then unbeknownst to me cancelled as it " didn't meet the criteria " !!!?...
Two year and 4 months since my Bladder was removed due to 3 stage Cancer, I got a lot of support from this Macmillan Bladder Cancer Group, I have now had just over two years clear of Cancer Its Good I can come back on here when seeking advice ...
Hi I was wondering if anyone has been in this situation and wouldn’t mind sharing their experience . My mum (67) has non muscle invasive high grade bladder cancer , she has had 1 TURBT then her 6 weeks initial BCG treatments . currently at the end...
Anxiety has raised it ugly head this week as I have my yearly scan at lunchtime tomorrow, haven't been sleeping well the last few night. No good time to have it done but just seems worse so near to Christmas. Hope you are all well. Love Lynn x
I'm in limbo right now, bladder urologist scheduled me for surgery January 29th at 2pm. I have constant pain in the right lower side of my bladder and I'm weak all the time. I hate this waiting for treatment I feel like I've been bumped? Oh and my urine...
Can't wait for round 2 with ethrubacin to see if this works at stopping the recurrences. Did ask if this doesn't work like the Mitomycin what the next steps would be. She said next step wooild be a appoimtment to see the team at Sheffield for other...
hi just wanted to know if any one one had a second turbt did they bleed the week after if so when did it stop
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