Hi
recently received a surprise diagnosis after being admitted to hospital with a totally unrelated kidney infection, and the sonographer picking up on bladder masses whilst only supposed to be scanning my kidneys.
my consultant has told me I’ve been very lucky, due to my age (39) and lack of risk factors (don’t smoke, drink etc) he says by the time I’d have got through to urology it could have been too late - as I was completely un symptomatic when it was picked up.
currently on week 3/6 mitomycin. Each week I feel completely exhausted for about 48 hours after the treatment- is this normal? I’ve been told I also have a high risk of the cancer returning due to multiple tumours found. What is everyone else’s experience of this, even after having the mitomycin?
thanks for taking the time to read this.
S xx
Hi Suzid85 and a warm welcome to the group. The fatigue is quite normal with treatment and should gradually get better. It is important to stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. BC is know for recurrences but the positive is you should be monitored regularly and anything new should should be dealt with early. Best wishes.
Hi and welcome Suzid85. My OH had too many tumours to count, 6 BCG, a single recurrence straight away, then some Mitomycin. He's been clear for about 6 years now, albeit he's a great deal older than you, not sure if that makes a difference. But shows it can work really well 
Best.
Denby
