Going in next Wednesday for first TURBT quite apprehensive but will be glad when it's done, get a clearer picture of where things are.
Hi all Just to let you know, I saw my consultant today for removal of the ureteric stent and catheter a week after my first TURBT. I feel so much more human now ! Long way to go I know and no idea what the biopsies will show but at least I don't...
Hello my husband had a TURBT on Monday (he had a cystoscopy 10 days before). After the TURBT he was ok for the first 12 hours or so but then started having excruciating pain. They had removed the catheter but then had to reinsert it because he was retaining...
I had a low grade non invasive bladder cancer removed 3 months ago and now a cystoscopy has found another tumour. Now awaiting for another TURBT to remove, grade and stage this tumour. My questions are : 1. Is it normal for a recurrence as quickly as...
Well, I went to my theatre appointment on Tuesday. Had to be there for 11.30. By 2 pm I was dressed for theatre and had been seen by the surgeon and anaesthetist. Surgeon explained he would be taking everything away and this would be sent for biopsy....
Hi team Today has definitely been a better day, with more calmness. I have been doing some gentle exercise walking around the house and garden a few times. Stirred some pain but to be expected. Fingers crossed it's OK to remove my catheter on Wednesday...
Hi to all you lovely people, I am a new member and I come to ask and hopefully find out what to expect on my journey. My journey to cancer diagnosis began back in mid October until my planned biopsy procedure on the 12th Feb, it was during this procedure...
Hello Everyone, Just back from Hospital after my flexible cystoscopy. All clear I will be having three BCG Sessions in six or eight weeks time (can’t wait!). The sun is shining here after torrential rain this morning- 5.00am. No golf again ️‍ Garvi...
Hi anybody who is still awake, What does a bladder spasm feel like ? I have a catheter in and I thought I might need to go to the loo (n.2) but instead I got this massive pain on my right flank. Is this what some people refer to when they mention...
Hi dear team I had my 1st Turbt on Wednesday (14th) and was allowed home that evening. Now 3 days on I still feel so tired and drained of energy, is this normal. I'm doing the right things hydration wise and taking care of the catheter etc. Not in great...
