I know iv been told not to google and i have been. Iv been told the area of concern is bladder neck/urethra proximal. Google says tumours of the bladder neck have a worse prognosis now im.even more scared. Please tell me this isnt true
Im just wondering how long people had symptoms before being diagnosed? Only symptom iv had is microscopic blood for 2 years only time i saw visable blood was beg of feb when i had a bad uti but antibiotics did clear it up and urine test came back with...
I havent been disgnosed with anything yet all i have been told is there may be a tiny papillary lesion could be benign could be a tiny tcc. I suffer severely with health anxiety and unfortunately i am doing my partnere head in. I have it in my head even...
Hello Everyone, Finally had my TURBT yesterday. All went well albeit did not go down until 2.30 pm. Apparently the Urology theatre was undertaking a complicated kidney operation using robotics hence the delay. Following an Epidural the surgeon said everything...
Following operation and chemotherapy scan done 2 weeks ago
Hi there, it’s a long time since I’ve posted on here so a bit of an update, 11 years ago I first went to the doctor with blood in my wee, turned out it was bladder cancer Pta grade 3, I had 15 BCGs then there was a world shortage so I didn’t have any...
Hi all I was diagnosed in December last year with a Ta G2 no treatment afterwards, but have continued to be uncomfortable down below, very sore, I’ve had 2 10lb baby’s so know how to deal with that sort of pain and soreness. I’ve had several trips to...
Hello Everyone, Just returned from golf- very cold, light snow showers. Received a telephone call from the waiting list at Preston Royal Hospital offering me a cancellation tomorrow! Good news.No Pre Op or Ovid test required. Fingers crossed. Garviv
Hello Everyone, Arrived at Preston Royal Hospital this morning at 7.00am ready for my TURBT. So many people waiting at registration desk. After sitting in the waiting area for 60 minutes I was taken to a side ward for BP and Oxygen test all OK. Returned...
Hello, Many thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. I contacted the waiting list department today who promised they would reschedule my appointment as soon as possible. One positive I was able to play golf today. Bright and sunny here in Walton Le Dale...
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