Im still desperately trying to decide whether to have a cystectomy. My wife has been sharing facebook posts of people with complications. What sort of issues should i expect living with a stoma?
After my 2nd chemo, I asked the nurse if there were foods that irritate the bladder. She said, "Oh, you didn't get the list?". No, I didn't. So if any of you are wondering, here is what she gave me. Foods that irritate the bladder fruits: grapefruit,...
Hi all I have just got my head round finding out about bladder tumour and am awaiting op on 22nd of December.After now hearing news that the omicron is spreading fast, I’m not only scared of catching it but also being told operation’s and treatments...
Hi. I’m new to this forum and to bladder cancer. Let me start my rocky road. I had a TURBT op at the end of October and my results were positive low grade 1 or 2 cancer. Had the chemical left in for the hour after the op. Released from hospital that night...
My post is under review. Am I blocked again? What did I do wrong? Cancer is not a walk in the park.
Good Afternoon All, I been absent from here for a while, although been keeping upto date via the email digests I receive of the chats. After my last little update in August, where Trevor had done apparently completed a magical disappearing act, and could...
I was wobbling on the ladder this morning attempting to put up the Christmas lights when I decided to have a minute. I had a reflection and a coffee. Yesterday we ventured in to town to move money around various bank accounts after discovering online...
Hi Folks. So, after being on a waiting list for over 2 years, I got a call today for my hydrocele repair for 27th. Three calls in a day, Covid test, pre op and op. Having learned to live with it all this time, it now becomes a bit scary. Guess I won't...
Hi everyone hope all going well xx I had my 12th bcg treatment today so hopefully a break for 6 months ...I have tolerated the treatment quite well so far but today I seem to be feeling shaky and trembly..has anyone else had this it is new to me xx thank...
I’ve had lower back pain for the past month.The last few days I’ve had some tingling in my arms and legs so today I have e mailed our useless health centre.I have asked to speak to someone so fingers crossed I can talk to a dr.Has anyone else had spinal...
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