I am pleased to say that my BCG induction course has so far worked, and that the red patch I had, and from which biopsies were taken in June revealed no trace of any cancer, just necrotic tissue as a result of the BCG aka Domestos adversely affecting...
I had 3 x TURBT in 2021 but in last histology G3TP1 was still present. Couldn't tolerate BCG so had RC - removal of bladder, full hysterectomy and appendix removal, have an ileal conduit with stoma - all working well. Cancer cells also found in L ureter...
Hi My Partner about to go through this as his final solution, He's had surgery to remove Urethra and one kidney. He had Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, but it came back, he had BCG but got infections, he went onto another drug washed around the bladder...
Hi guys can I just ask thoughts on immunotherapy… my husband may be facing that route as he’s had reacurring bladder cancer only after finishing his treatment chemo/radiotheraphy 5 months ago …. How many treatments of immunotherapy do you have ! Is it...
Hi all . Had 2nd round of 6 intravesical mitomycin. What's side effects has anyone had . During this treatment
Hi folks, I read somewhere that people who drop out straight after the induction course have a 60% chance or tumour recurrence within 5 years whereas for people who do the full three years that drops to 40%. I'm about halfway through the BCG program...
Hello all. I'm asking this on behalf of my dad so i hope this is the right group to ask in. I recieved a lot of help through the prostate cancer forum a few years ago and luckily my dad's prostate cancer is under control now. However, last Thursday...
Hi All. Please can I check what people’s experiences and thoughts are on this. From what I’ve read, BCG is more effective in preventing a recurrence of in situ low grade cancer than chemo, and for me immunotherapy makes more sense anyway. I am quite...
Hello everybody i am new first post I had my turbt on 12/6/24 it was bad enough waiting for the operation I was diagnosed 7/5/24 such long days and strange thoughts and emotions but now I can’t settle to anything I am drinking gallons of Lemmon barley...
Hi, I just had my TURBT yesterday and feeling ok today and just wanted to share some positive vibes with people. Struggling with catheter I have to have in for 3v days (the night one is a bummer) but otherwise ok. I've been told my results will...
