Hi, New to this forum. In 1997 I had kidney cancer resulting in a nephrectomy (removal). In 2000 the cancer reappeared in my bladder resulting in regular checks every 3 then 6 months and treatment ( never needed chemo or BCG) right up until 2017 when I was discharged. Late last year my persistent non friend returned since then I am having cystoscopies and Turbt almost every 6 weeks. The consultant recommends BCG which I have declined as I am sick of invasive procedures and just want some sort of normal life,like I had from 2017. Im waiting for my next consultant meeting in 2 weeks as my last turb showed "extensive papilliary growth, CIS and more than ten lesions/growths.Im hoping he will agtee with my wish for removal. Just want rid of it now
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