Hi It’s now 8 weeks since my partner was diagnosed with bladder cancer. The urology nurse has phoned to say there’s a shortage of BCG and treatment can’t start. Mitomycin isn’t effective in this case. We’ve basically been told to hope they can get hold...
I have been recently diagnosed with bladder cancer that has spread to kidney,lymph nodes and probably liver. When asked how long I have, the dr said it could be as little as a year. Am feeling scared, worried, very sad and angry sometimes. Have an adult...
I had my 3rd session of Mytomycin C and tonight I just feel sick and could not eat. Has anyone else had these symptoms? Reading up it seems to be unusual?
I have recently completed the three year course of treatment for bladder cancer which has left me with inflammation of the bladder caused I am told by a reaction to the BCG drug. Has anybody experienced this who might be able to tell me their experience...
Me again. Can anyone tell me the reason why my husband should be getting a cystodiathermy procedure rather than a turb? This is his third removal of tumours. Four tumours have appeared this time. Had one chemo straight after the first tumour then six...
Hi can anyone tell me how long pain in groin area and penis is expected to last after surgery to remove bladder after cancer diagnosis.
That was me this morning awaiting my surgery, then 4 hours later - Sorry Mr X , but we have had to cancel, as there isn't a bed available in the Intensive Care Unit. I'm really gutted, although I haven't actually had any more bits cut out yet! It's...
I find myself wondering why they do this as part of a cystectomy? Taking some of the intestine away to form the conduit out, means interfering with that system, as well as the urinary parts. Surely with the advances in medical science, a purpose made...
I am awaiting an operation for Urinary Diversion and then treatment for non muscle invasive bladder cancer. I have quite severe episodic bleeding from the tumours . Has anyone experienced this and is there anything that can be taken to help prevent...
Hi all hope everyone keeping well x I had my cystoscopy on Monday morning thankfully all clear but the doctor took 3 attempts to put catheter in so was bit painful ...I've had bit of pain left side and a little when urinating but I've been trying to flush...
