Hi, I’m Carol. My husband Graham went for a routine cystoscopy for urgency and frequency and they found something. The urologist had to go in deep and didn’t get it all out, he bled for days and had to be readmitted, but it’s just stopped. We are now...
Hi My husband has just been diagnosed with bladder cancer but it hasn't progressed through the wall of the bladder yet. He can't have an operation or chemo because of his well being. He wouldn't survive an operation. They said he could have 2 years...
Hello everyone, Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone for all the useful information, commentary and support on here. I’ve just started reading it but there’s a real camaraderie that shines through. I’m not sure I should be posting here quite yet, as...
Hi i'm the partner of a recently progressed to T4nMuscle invasive bladder cancer. 2 weeks ago they were under the impression they were waiting for a Bladder out operation, but this was siftly changed to Tube connected to kidney and a 'bag for life'...
Hi, Our dad (father in law in my case) was recently widowed and has fairly advanced bladder cancer. He is approaching 89 years old and has other health complications and so treatment options are limited. He moved in with us about 4 weeks ago and...
Hi, I have just finished my first 6 BCG treatments, 19th July, for non invasive but high risk bladder cancer. I am struggling with extreme fatigue, constantly feeling sick and trying to cope with daily chores. Feeling very low in mood and no energy...
I was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. ( on 9/07/24) I'm a 69 year Oldman ( soon to be 70 yrs !!) I've a few trepidations about joining this " forum" .. but I thought I'd try !! I'm on NHS fast track !! ( so I'm told !) e.g. I'm...
I have been told that there may be the opportunity to have my bladder preserved by having preventive chemo combination of Gemcitabin and Cisplatin. Followed by Chemoradation/Radiototherapy. 1. Just wondered if anyone else has gone through that? ...
Evening all, back in March when I joined this amazing group you guys did say that I could ask anything!!! So here goes ( sorry in advance) I’ve brought some strawberries to make a nice smoothie. Problem is I know that berries can turn your urine a reddish...
Hi all hope every one is ok and staying positive had my turbt today and think it shows positive signs as surgeon said he removed all tumour and even used the words superficial so I’m taken that as a positive catheter is flowing Chardonnay so very happy...
