Diagnosed with grade 2 bladder cancer last year and had subsequent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Given clear from Oncologist in September. Had 2 flexi cystoscopy’s but third one in July this year the Consultant found a superficial tumour in the neck of my bladder. I had a Turbt on Tuesday where surgeon said tumour was tiny which she removed and bladder looked clear. Went to ward 10 and given chemotherapy through catheter for one hour followed by gallons of water until I could give two urine samples. Home for 7pm. Feel ok today but still a little tender when I pee. Hope biopsy and next flexi cystoscopy produce better results.
Anyone else been here?
Wonderful NHS and staff at Preston Royal
Garviv
Hi Garviv. Sorry to hear of your setback, but it sounds like they may have dealt with it. Hopefully you will get a good result from your next flexi. I agree with you about Preston. I had my radiotherapy there. Best wishes.
Hi Garviv, I was also diagnosed Grade 2 in Dec 2017. Mine was non-muscle invasive so I've been having BCG currently 15 doses. I had my first reoccurrence in November 2018. Biopsy showed a lower grade than original tumour so maintenance BCG continued. All clear for 8 months but cystoscopy this week showed multiple tumours. I am wondering what we can next throw at it. So your chemo description was really helpful. I guess everything always depends on the biopsy results. Best wishes for yours. Great we can depend on such marvellous NHS teams. x
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Garviv
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