My partners Cancer returned a 3rd time, and we are not at cycle 6 of chemotherapy, as this is all that can be offered. this will hopefully slow the onset of the aggeressive cancer, which has already escaped the bladder and his lymph and is travelling...
Started my course of mitomycin c today, the procedure was straightforward enough. It was a bit uncomfortable but not painful and the nurse was very thorough in giving me all the information I needed. Hope everyone is doing well. Brian.
Good evening. A quick question to all urostomy bag users, how do you clean the night drainage bag? I’ve been using warm/hot water to flush it out every morning and then hang it to dry. My stoma nurses have previously mentioned using Milton as well. Any...
I am week 12 post RC and still get various aches and pains in my abdomen. Is this par for the course ? Cheers Leo
Hello Angela, just back from Hospital- last customer of the day. I had my flexible cystoscopy and got the magic words “ All clear” great news sharing with children and beautiful grandchildren. How was your walk on Saturday? PNE did well to beat Middlesbrough...
Well I did it had My petscan dont know why I worked myself up was totally fine. Just discomfort in my back as I've arthritis in spine. Thankyou once again to you all for words of support Chris x
Dear All, Thanks in advance for your help. I’ve had my 1st Turbt operation (bladder cancer) more than 18 days ago, and have been advised to drink plenty of water (I try between 2 - 2.5 litres per day), however, ever since I have been discharged from...
Mr Denby had letters yesterday evening telling him the resection {TURBT] he had two weeks ago today had shown only chronic inflammation not cancer back. The second is a copy-in from that consultant to his colleague who is now clear to try surgery to improve...
Well, after two TURBTs and the install course of BCG for H1TG bladder cancer, had my flexible cystoscopy today. Sort of inconclusive results: Doctor said there was nothing that screams cancer at him, but there two small spots he wants to biopsy. Long...
Hi need help as anyone been diagnosed with a necrotic tumour in bladder really scared now x surgeon looking to do ileal conduit urinary diversion instead of taking full bladder any help would be greatly appreciated
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