My dad (91 yr old diabetic) went through chemo and radiation for stage 3 last year. Initial follow-up MRI showed a couple "residual" spots....Three month follow-up MRI showed the spots had doubled in size. Docs said no more radiation but they could try...
So, I've been fighting NMIBC (High Grade T1) for a couple years. I've had 5 TURBTS and the induction phase (6 installs) of BCG. The resections and the BCG got me down to HGTa, but the cancer was still present. I got into a clinical trial here in the U...
Hi it’s now been 15 days since I had my TURBT I was unable to have it fully removed as it was too deep in my diverticulum and told my CT had shown it’s spread to my lymph nodes I’m feeling everyday is dragging I have no Cancer specialist nurse that people...
Had a turbt and muscle invasive (G3 T2 cancer diagnosed) Seen oncologist and discussed treatment _ chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. Obviously medics all very gung-ho but as I am in my early 80’s and reasonably fit and active currently wonder if...
I am feeling a lot more positive now. My muscle has returned. After the shock of being told about chemotherapy I contacted the Macmillan helpline and got a lot of support and guidance about the questions i need answered before signing that consent form...
After my 2nd instillation of BCG immunotherapy, I started to have blood in my urine, frequent need to urinate, and discomfort when urinating. This is still ongoing after 3 weeks. My instillations have had to be deferred until things settle. It is believed...
Following my diagnosis of Bladder cancer in December 2025, and surgery to remove the tumor in January 2026. I did 6 weeks of chemotherapy. Today, 3 months on was my first c ystoscopy check at 8am. I went to the hospital with a lot of trepidation and...
Morning, I had a meeting with my consultant yesterday prior to my surgery on Monday re kidney removal. He told me after reviewing my pet scan they had discovered a small tumour in my right lung which they said was not associated with the tumour in my...
Hi. My mum has been diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer which has spread to one of her kidneys and lung. She is starting treatment next week which is an immunotherapy and a targeted drug. It hasn’t long been approved and is meant to have good results...
Hubby has a small recurrence of non muscle invasive tumour. Has had two Turbt for same before. This time having a Tula which we are not familiar with. Anyone had this treatment? Any advice appreciated.
