Hi folks, those of you that have had a RC, have any of you had recurring or chronic UTIs after surgery.what treatment did you have, and has it worked for you? I was hospitalised withUTIs in December 24, Feb 25 and March 25. Recently I had another, but...
Hi all, Just back from my third TURBT op, this and the second following small recurrence. Surgeon after op said no problems and looked like low aggression, superficial. Now the wait for biopsy results/plan via MDT. Well cared for at the West Suffolk...
Hi all, I’m new to the forum, and underwent a TURBT 3 days ago. During surgery I was told the tool hit a nerve and (despite being under general anaesthetic) caused my thigh to spasm causing the surgeon to make a bladder perforation. I understand it’s...
Hi all my first post I’ve had 3 turbt and 6 weeks of b c g waiting for another 3 week session however on my last camera thing there was another tumer I am currently getting treatment in york but went to hull today for a chat about bladder removal so I...
Diagnosis stage 3 muscle invasive bladder cancer. 105g moved at turbt but plenty left with tentacles. Treatment offered bladder removal but chemotherapy 1st. Told referral to oncologist was urgent. We have to ring oncology; they have not contacted us...
Hi my husband has just finished his first 6 weeks of bcg treatment. I’m sure it’s a “man” thing - I know not very pc - but I’m finding it hard to support him as he’s quite a closed stiff upper lip person and my support is sometimes construed as nagging...
Hi all hope you are all well. I had my meeting with he consultant for op and oncology results a couple of weeks ago, and it was positive the consultant said there was now no cancer that he could tell. BUT and there is always a but , the cancer was in...
Hello folks So, as I have mentioned before, hubbie's bladder was punctured during his TURBT and as such, he did not receive the chemo wash. Catheter has since been removed but literally no follow-up from urology re the wash. Dr appt today and he is...
Awaiting my Rc and some simple/daft questions are buzzing around my head, so thought I'd ask here as I know you will have the answers; - when you wake post op is a bag already attached to the stoma or is there some sort of catheter or stent in the stoma...
Hello everyone I had the camera today after my 6 week bcg treatment. The consultant said there was a small red area . He took 3 biopsies and did a tula procedure. Was over with quickly. Has anyone else had this procedure. Just a worry now for the results...
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