My dad's been diagnosed with bladder cancer. It was accidental as it came from a scan about prostate cancer as his psa levels are over 30.. but apparently only minor prostate changes and definite bladder cancer atm. We are right at the beginning of...
Hi all, It has been nearly 2 years since my diagnosis and I have been through 2 TURBTs, 3 additional biopsies and 15 BCG treatments. I am now way too familiar with catheters. I have drastically increased the number of people who have closely inspected...
I would just like to say I want to thank everyone here for all the advice, encouragement and care given to me.From the first message I received. You are all so brave.You cannot imagine the courage and hope you have given me when I was in a bad place.I...
Hello dear friends , I am very tearful this morning and you wont believe my bad luck. I was on my way into the football on wednesday and went over on my ankle. In a bid to save my head from hitting the ground I put my left arm behind me and heard the...
Hello everyone ive got a flexible cystoscopy tomorrow to see how all the treatments i have had have worked, my stress levels are through the roof i had a ct scan 10 days ago still waiting for results from that iam trying to keep positive but finding it...
Just back from having my first flexible cystoscopy checkup after bcg treatment. All looked good and no recurrence could be seen, so I start the maintenance bcg next month. Hope everyone is doing well. Brian.
Evening all, I seem to be posting a lot of doom and gloom at the moment, so tonight I’m pleased to post some good news… I’ve taken small steps to improve my mind and body, no junk food for a couple of weeks, eating fresh food daily and walking most...
My beloved brave husband died on 14 February with bladder cancer. I only have a very small pension and am worried as to how I will be able to cope financially. I have checked on Gov.Uk but cannot find what I am looking for. Please can any one advise...
Good morning This is my first post here. I have had my stoma for over 3 years with no problems until now. The skin under the outer rim of the pouch has become irritated and itchy. My stoma team has changed the pouch to a more hypoallergenic one. The...
I had bladder cancer in 2022 and completed my chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2023, I have had cystoscopes every three months since then and apart from one scare where I had a biopsy everything has been fine, I have now been moved to six month check...
