Bladder cancer care

Hello eddiel and welcome to the group but I see you are no stranger to the community in other groups. As regards trying to look after your bladder we are always advised to keep drinking plenty of water to keep debris flushed out and help prevent blockages. Avoid strong tea or coffee as these are irritants to the bladder. Fizzy drinks are also out. I hope these little things help. Best wishes.

I drink plenty of water. But in addition, I love a hot drink when its cold, so I love an occasional hot chocolate. I also find fruit teas are nice. Especially the Berry ones. 

I agree with Riley, avoid caffeine and fizzy drinks. I have cut right back on alcohol too, as It dehydrated and irritates my bladder. I don't abstain all together though. If I out with friends for a nice meal, I do have a glass or two of wine. My secret is to make sure I ask for a jug of water and I drink plenty of that alongside the wine. 

Take care and much love ️  Jane xx

Thank you for replying rily, my bladder is easily irritated so avoid caffeine and stopped drinking alcohol 30 years ago,  My staples are water, decaf tea and occasional weakish bovril, Is their any merit to summer fruit and cranberry juice being beneficial, but thank you for confirming what i have been doing is good, take care, Eddie

Jane S23, thank you, although i like a cup of bovril at times, i never considered hot chocolate, is that made with milk or water, PS i am going to be very disappointed if you say water. take care ,Eddie

Hi Eddie. Over the years I have been advised to drink cranberry juice by numerous doctors and nurses. I have a glass every day with my breakfast. It does not fight cancer but is believed to help prevent UTIs and keep the bladder clean. The theory is it helps stopping bacteria from sticking to the bladder lining. It can be an irritant to some people though. Best wishes.

I make mine with skimmed milk, I know, I know. Not quite the same, but once in a while I have a semi skimmed one. It's only because my cholesterol is a little high. Family genes  I'm afraid. 

It; on my shopping list cheers rily, take care, Eddie

Hi Jane, you are naughty, good for you,  have you considered light soy milk or almond milk, take care. Eddie

My husband is the same he has familial cholesterol x hope all OK Jane x I am still having cystoscopys but every 6 months now thankfully all been clear love Tina xx

Hi Tina,

I have had a long and anxious 5 and a half weeks waiting for the results of my first turbt. My letter finally yesterday and it sounds like it's good news. 

I didn't get the pathology report, I was just told that my type of Cancer is superficial and that this is good news. That is a huge relief, though I'd have liked a more specific report. I have to go in for a follow up surgery on 21st Dec. They want to take samples to check if the report is accurate and make sure everything is OK. Then I will get instillations into my bladder.  That's just how it was worded so I don't know whether that means I'll be getting BCG or chemo. I am going to phone on Monday and ask questions about it. I'm  happy and relieved though. I am glad you are down to every 6 months now. It is still always something you can never really put aside though is it? But that's  looking really good gor you Tina. I'm beginning to see from others posts that BC is something we have to learn to live with. But I'm generally a positive person and so I'll try to stay as  upbeat and as healthy as I can be throughout this journey. 

Lots of love to you. Take care xx