I am very lucky, after two bladder cancer operation the BCG treatment gave me Sepsis (twice) and BCG was stopped after my second A&E visit and 11 days in hospital. A week later I went for a blood test and was immediately back in the ward with AKI, after tests it found the antibiotics for the Sepsis have caused serious kidney failure and another two weeks with a drip.I do have a chronic kidney problem that has never troubled me before, since then I have been working to get fit and recover the strength lost from five hospital visits in six months. After all that I had to go back for another Cystoscopy amid dire warnings that missing BCG treatment could cause me to lose my bladder and have to wear a bag for life (you can buy those in Sainsburys). Shock horror, they could not fine a trace of any tumour and was told ‘Come back in six months’. Six months later a still pretty pink bladder with no signs any return of the tumour. I am now scheduled for 3 monthly tests to catch any future problems, my diet has changed to cut potassium input but I am back to a normal reasonably health lifestyle. I have cut out alcohol and eat less meat, I owe it to the people who saved my life to live a healthier life and give A&E a break.
Hi . It sounds as though you have had a tough time of it, but brilliant to know you are now clear. Great news. Stay healthy my friend. Best wishes.
Hi Motoman. Hope all goes well for you next Wednesday. I am in in the morning for my flexi. No mention of Covid precautions, but I will find out when I get there. Good luck to us both. Best wishes.
