Already been told he has cancer of bladder. Hr is obviously worried and anxious. I am trying to ve supportive. His moods are very up and down. Today I have just bot been abke to say anything without getting my head bitten off. I am finding this so hard...
Hi Folks How are you all doing? So, a couple of days ago, I received a call from one of the urology cancer nurses to discuss my biopsies taken on 23 October. It was stated that there was insufficient tissue on all of the biopsy slides, and that where...
I've had 21 BCG installations and the cystitis is getting pretty bad now. Azo was highly recommended so I got some. The instructions say only take it for 2 days but from what I gather off the internet that advice is aimed at people with a UTI, not BCG...
Been diagnosed with uroethial cancer. Which gets treated the same as bladder cancer I believe. Took 6 months for proper diagnosis as was told it was ovarian cancer. By this time my cancer is stage 3 locally advanced. I have just finished 6 cycles...
Had a TURBT in Jul 2023 and waited sometime for Pathology result to arrive and thereafter had 6 sessions of BCG immunotherapy. It’s now 5 weeks after the last session of intra vesicular BCG. I’m now waiting for a flexible cystoscopy (first one after the...
I am heading through for my 1st Turbt this afternoon. Feeling OK, a little anxious, but I think that's more to do with the weather here today in Scotland. Gale force winds and heavy rain. It takes about an hour to drive there, so think we'll have to set...
Hi Everyone. My 84 year old mum has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and is currently awaiting a course of radiotherapy. She is an amazing lady and very fit for her age but is struggling mentally with all the waiting and changes to treatment ( she was...
Anyone got any tips or solutions for keeping nightbag attatched during the night? Recently my bag has been coming off when i turn in my sleep and my urine pouch is emptying all over me and my bed . Its really tiring having to shower and do laundry in...
Hi everybody as the title says only 6 more to go ! Had a slight scare after my last cystoscopy , the nurse wasn’t happy about what she saw . After another cystoscopy last week all looking great . Hopefully starting BCG 22 - 24 in November then done in...
Hi, Have any of you had a long wait for your 1st Turbt operation? I was referred urgently after my Cystosopy on 24th Aug.which showed tumours in my bladder. I had my pre op last week. I have in touch with my Consultant's Secretary this morning...
