Hello. Everyone. Other than the tumor recently diagnosed and removed, I am in good health and 60 years of age. I am scheduled for multiple weeks of immunotherapy starting in three weeks for the high grade cancer identified in the removed tumor. I also have experienced some pain and discomfort in the penis since the TURBT 5 weeks ago. Typically, it would consist of periodic throbbing near the glans and often in the evening. I thought it was due to the procedure itself and catheters afterward which likely stretched the urethra but I also thought that this would only last a couple of weeks after the procedure. I have found very little information on this topic either on-line or from the medical community. I should be very optimistic about the success of the immunotherapy, right? (I worry a lot about this which isn’t characteristic of me but I have never been a cancer patient before or experienced such an invasive treatment). I appreciate the wisdom of the rest of you.
Hello CDN and welcome to this friendly and supportive group. You are right that the rigid cystoscope can be a bit brutal and chafe the lining of the urethra causing some discomfort. There is always the possibility of infection following these procedures, so it may be an idea to drop a sample at your local surgery to rule that out. In the meantime, keep drinking plenty of water to help stop bacteria building up. By immunotherapy, do you mean BCG in to the bladder. If so, many here have had this and will be able to offer some advice. As regards the invasive procedures, we tend to get used to it and leave dignity at the door. I always tried to use a bit of humour talking about what we go through. Lots of experience here so feel free to ask anything. Best wishes.
