Hi I'm recovering from some quite bad constipation, but still not normal. I was recommended to try Optibac & have been doing so for the past month. I'd say it's had no effect at all on my or my wife. Are there any other brands worth trying?
Hi was wondering if anybody developed a rash from The stoma that is itchy the barrier stick I have been told to use, does not help any advice? Amelia 55
Hi, I have had three TURBT operations over the last 21 months; although the findings are low grade, there seems to be more growing back each time. The recovery from the last TURBT 3 months ago was quite difficult after suffering with an infection; just...
Hi all, got date for surgery 6th August. Removal of bladder and kidney. Feeling a bit emotional and anxious
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've been on here. Mainly because I've been doing my best not to think about anything cancer related! Finished my six rounds of BCG which were uneventful and no side effects whatsoever. All good. Had a RC today...
Hi been told few months ago that I have advanced tcc just finished my chemotherapy and had face to face with the doctor today and they are now going to give me Avelumab just wondering if any1 is going through this just now still can’t take in what’s happening...
Day 5 of first chemo. Got up late had breakfast, but now gone back to bed as I was feeling faint. Any tips please?
Hello my friends, well I have successfully made it through the op, and spent 3 days in ICU due to low blood pressure and anaemia, I had to have a blood transfusion, then i was transferred to ward I have an ileal conduit. Was give strong medication after...
Hi everyone. The pain in my bladder is finally starting to fade (only taken 4 months) but I still have days of extreme exhaustion. Some days I have to finish work at 2 and go to bed for a couple of hours. As mentioned before, this is most likely due...
Hey Blanket, definitely try to speak to a urology nurse this morning, as we know only too well never ignore blood in urine. I reckon they might say get to GP for UTI test. Don't leave it over weekend...one time I kept thinking things would clear and eventually...
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