I was diagnosed with MIBC in October 2022, and received 3 cycles of chemotherapy (2400mg Gemcitabine, 63 mg Cisplatin), I refused a RC (operation) due to the fact I had previously received 37 sessions of 2Gys for prostate cancer in 2011. The main Surgeon...
Further to the very helpful replies to my first post. I noticed that some people have had many BCG courses whilst others fewer and maybe even one course of six. Does anyone know how this is decided? I am trying to keep an open mind on how this...
Hi everyone just got a text saying my face to face meeting is tomorrow. Any tips for staying calm ? I know I need to know how bad it is but still really scared. Need to get a grip! Xx
Hello all thought I would post my thread regarding my very recent NHS experience and Bladder cancer On the 21st of October I was a referred to the Urology Department of RUH Bath for a one stop screening for Bladder cancer, in the space of 2 hours I...
I’ve just been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Operation in two weeks. I’m so anxious. I can’t seem to think of anything but the worst case outcome. Has anyone any tips how to get through this please?
I sent a message to urology about my split in the area where the tube was rubbing on my skin and they phoned me the other day saying they R making me an appointment for later this week hopefully Friday as I have a different appointment tommorow since...
Hi, I'm Anita female 39, my story starts with re occurring UTI, this then led to bladder scans which they found a 6/7 cm tumour on the upper bladder wall, within 4 weeks had CT scan and turbt operation , have since found out is urachal cancer,( rare type...
Hi, I'm a 74yr old male, used to be on the Fight Bladder Cancer group (am i allowed to mention them? If not ...sorry.) on facebook. Although helpful I left facebook because of all the junk on hence I could no longer access FBC I've was diagnosed summer...
Hi there I’m new to the group I hope you’re all ok? My dad has just had his 7th BCG and is booked in for the next two Tuesdays and then he will be on his break for 3 months. my question is if he has next weeks treatment and he misses his last one as I...
Hi, i'm new here. Just wanted to say hello. Here is my story so far ... 42yo female, mum of one. Pain urinating and passed lots of blood and clots, lasted approx 10hrs, then stopped for 24hrs, started again lasting about 10hrs. Saw gp for suspected...
