I have been diagnosed Bladder cancer stage 4. I am starting chemo next week to last 3 months, with bladder removal in January. My chances of cure have been given at 50%. My wonderful wife has been so supportive, but initially blocking out the chance...
Hello, had a RC about 2 weeks ago. I'm ok ecept for strong nausea and diarrhea, sometimes in the middle of the night. Any advice or recommendation.I am taking anti sickness medicibe so that I can eat something. I use to love eating and cooking, now I...
Hi all how long has everyone waited for test results after TURBT? They say maximum 2 weeks but I’m wondering if it’s longer in the current climate.
I'm starting my first chemotherapy next week & would like to buy a blood pressure monitor. Cost is not an issue. I'm parrticularly interested in one that is the most accurate for home use & am interested if anyone else has a monitor & how the results...
Hi all I’m 12 days after my op. I have some pain at times at the op site. Worst thing is a kind of bloating/fullness lower stomach above bladder. Just wondered if anyone else experienced this?
Hi, just wanted to ask if anybody has experienced problems with finger nails, I’ve just had my 6th instillation of BCG, my fingers nails are really tender and a few are feeling very loose as if they are going to come off altogether, this could have absolutely...
I had my bladder removed 3 weeks ago and have not stopped bleeding from the site of the lymph nodes. How long on average does this last. My consultant couldn't narrow it down and said it wasn't usual but it did happen. I've already been hospitalised with...
Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has suffered from reactive arthritis as a result of BCG treatment? My husband has had 24/27 instillations and the pain he is in with his knee joints is horrific - to the point he can barely walk some days. Having...
Hi, I hope it is ok to post on here even though I have not been diagnosed. I am a 39 year old female and have had bloody discharge like clots (TMI sorry) in my urine along with tissue looking bits on days with no blood when I pee. This has been happening...
Im waiting for my op date and im so worried about getting covid ive stopped going to work . Only drawback is im suffering with mental ill health . Cant seem to work out what to do for the best . Any ideas ?
