Hi, Went for my 6 monthly scan yesterday. After having a quick chat with my CSN I decided to have my bloods done first on the same day to save travelling. Arrived an hour plus early and it took almost an hour before the bloods were drawn. Didn't seem...
I had my final round of chemo on Tuesday and since then have had quite a bit of pain and trace blood on urination (more than normal). Obviously in a course of 6 weeks most were almost pain free so a bit concerned that the last two have been painful. ...
Hi all I hope everyone had enjoyed the sunshine even though a bit cold. So today I had a call from my oncologist Nurse who explained to me my surgery went well and no changes with my grading. However I will not be continuing g on BCG due to the fact...
Hi All. In case you missed it. Admin have announced some improvements to the site which you can read about HERE . The site is due to be offline on Thursday afternoon to enable the changes to be made. Best wishes.
Hi, I have Rhumatoid Arthritis and Afib and on thinners and have not been able to take any RA medication since diagnosis Nov/20. As my RA is going mad at present does anyone have experience of being given RA meds that are compatible with my problems.
Hi, sorry I,ve not been on for a while, had my routine CT scan 20th December, 8 months after my RC surgery, results came back as everything was ok with scan, no signs of cancer, scan was chest , abdomen and pelvis, so pleased, was stressful though waiting...
Hi all Just to say that Basil and I are celebrating our 2nd Stomaversary today. I even sang Happy Stomaversary to him when I changed his bag just now. I hope he doesn't widdle on me in revenge Love Inanna x
Hi all. Just had my 4th Cystoscopy and was told there are no issues. I've been referred for bladder physio because it's still not as it should be since the TURBT. The letter from the consultant came yesterday and it mentions squamous metaplasia of the...
Hi all I went to see my Consultant today and got the all clear hooray He tested me for a hernia and said to the nurse in great surprise "she hasn't got a hernia" and the nurse sounded as surprised when she answered him. He said that I was nearly 2...
Hi there , Was wondering how long, after a scheduled day surgery TURBT, it was before you were able to drive? My problem is that I live alone so have to stay in hospital overnight to get over the anaesthetic. I will have to drive myself there on 18th...
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