Hi all.
i have completed 12 bcg treatments now and after each maintenance course of 3 the cystoscopy has shown that I am clear of any recurrence. Up until now, that is.
my last cytology showed some cancer cells and I am booked in for a cystodiathermy. As this is only 3 months since my last cystoscopy and cytology I am hoping that this has been caught at a very early stage. Also, I understand that this procedure is for less serious conditions than Mitomycine and TURBT which I had at the outset a year ago.
Has anyone had a similar turn of events? Is it possible that there are some old stray cancer cells floating around from a while back and have only just broken away? Don’t know how this works’
i feel I am in good hands at Addenbrookes.
I’ll report back as to how I get on following the cystodiathermy. For those that don’t know this is a procedure whereby any abnormalities are, in effect, cauterised.
watch this space……
Hi BDB1 .Sorry to hear you may have a recurrence but the positive is, diathermy is usually only used for small and early recurrences. Not had this myself, but many here have and report a fairly easy procedure under local anaesthetic with a bit of a sting when zapped. I am sure others with experience will be along to share how it went. Best wishes.
