Hi there My husband has been diagnosed with bladder cancer for about 10 months now. He's had radiotherapy which was unsuccessful. He is 81 and his cancer has spread so he is not a candidate for chemoor Immuno Therapy. He has just come out of hospital...
Hi, I have recently started chemo - about to begin the second cycle - and wanted to ask anyone on Gem/sys what the probability is that I will have hair loss? I'm sort of expecting it but I don't know if it happens with all chemo drugs. Also do the after...
Hi all I had a psa reading of 7 prior to 6 wk bcg installation. 6 weeks after the last treatment my gp arranged psa test and tt is now 14. He seems very concerned and has phoned me. I believed this to be normal after bcg as it went up to 23 after...
Hi All. Had my annual cystoscopy today. Spotted something unusual but not really sure what it was. Classed as inconclusive. So the plan is back in 6 weeks to have another look to see if anything has changed. I have had similar things in the past which...
Hello Everybody, I had a telephone call today while playing golf from my Urology Nurse. My last urine sample is still highlighting a bacterial infection. More antibiotics ( Trimethoprim 200 mg) Had my first and only BCG instillation May 30th. Next scheduled...
I can’t believe it’s 4 years today since I was told I wouldn’t live long without a cystectomy.A huge thank you to everyone on here who has supported me through the slow recovery and mum’s death.Love to you all Jane xx
Hi all, I was diagnosed with bc may 2021 had turbt etc etc still. Waiting for bcg treatment. However, i am getting increasingly confused about what i can and can't eat or drink. Some NHS articles say that decaf tea or coffee is ok but then others say...
Hi all. I met with the surgeon yesterday. It seems they dont think it is possible for me to have surgery, as its too risky, because I have a massive umbilical hernia in the middle of my stomach. He said they will do all they can for me, but I felt he...
Last November I had an operation fo remove some tumours.In February had the camera check and and was told it was clear..Should have another check in May but due to the virus has add it done last week.Bad news there’was some came back.Will now have to...
I arrived at the Urology department expecting my 2nd BCG instillation However, the nurse said I had still had a slight infection and that it was dangerous to go ahead because of the possibility of sepsis. More antibiotics mmmm.I had my first instillation...
