Hello , I’m new to this group and prior to posting today had been getting my information from MacMillan site and others.
Hi I am new to the forum and new to having cancer. 4 weeks ago I had an Rc, prior to this I have had numerous operations one being a kidney transplant. Since I started getting poorly in January I've had a nephrostomy fitted to my transplanted kidney...
Same as most in here with the BCG TREATMENT. I have every time. UTI. I wish could get the antibiotics at the hospital cus not like the old days just turn up and make an appointment, no. You have to call then told. Call at 8am. That's if you get through...
This time last year I was recovering from bowel surgery. The other day I had a bladder tumour removed (TURBT). I'm reliably informed that the two are not linked but it does feel a bit like it! The operation was on Tuesday (today's Friday) I think the...
Sorry got to vent a bit. Hi all I've been here a few times just a support from others dealing with the same situation as my self on stage 2 isolated bladder cancer. On the second treatment with the BCG infusion and boy hasn't it caused more abdominal...
Not really with it when it comes to all the medical terminology. I generally hide behind the wife and let her do the talking and investigating. I'm awaiting a bladder removal and stoma thingy, I previously had my kidney removed and was given the all clear...
Had another scan last week. Waiting to hear results for cancer but positive now for heart failure. I'm having so much trouble breathing and I guess this will also impact on any treatment if cancer is back. Right now I'm teetering on the edge and having...
My husband was diagnosed with non muscle invasive bladder cancer over a year ago. Failed BCG treatment and multiple TURBT later, he had just completed weekly gemcitabine bladder wash therapy. Will find out in August if it's worked. If not, it's cystectomy...
Hi all ive been away for a while due to work stress. And management. So hi all. Im going to be on my second BCG installation on 1 st August 25... never heard before until i came back here how the after effects from treatment. The first six weeks effects...
hi, I was given the all clear in June 2023 after chemo/radiotherapy. I had a cystoscopy last Thursday10th July which showed some questionable cells. I have now been given an appointment for a biopsy and possible cauterisation on the 29th July. I suppose...
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