So, briefly, 65 y/o, had stage 3/4 bladder cancer, had emergency radical cystectomy 2 years ago, obviously now have urostomy (Hollister bags etc). I'm pretty much used to it now, although there are odd occasions when I leak because I spend a lot of time...
Hello all, just got a call from the hospital saying they can do my surgery this Sunday. I was meant to have my CT scan this Sunday also. Will they do the surgery if I haven’t had the Scan? feeling nervous now Nigel
Just wanted to say hi , my husband has just been diagnosed with bladder cancer just wanted any advice ?
Good morning all, After a chat with a mate of mine who is 5 years free, and a good nights sleep, I’ve woken up in a good mood. The wife has convinced me to take a few days off work - I’m a cab driver- going to the loo is almost pain free and back...
Hi, fast approaching surgery date for Urostomy due to invasive muscle bladder cancer. Please are there any women in their late 60's who have had this for a while. Just anxious to talk to someone off-line who as experience managing daily life and travel...
Good Evening all I started having blood in my Urine Last year went to the doctors on four ocassions every time it happened I went you’ve got a UTI you’ve got urethritis and so on bloods done urine cytology done all came back normal and even doctors...
Hi all, feeling very low today, back pain and chest pain and my first thought is the cancer has spread, im trying to put on a brave face for my wife but today is a struggle. Come home from work early, cant concentrate on anything. What if they...
Hi my partner was advised last year that he had a shadow on his bladder and not to worry as it wasn't cancer, prior to this information he had been in and out of hospital for a year prior to this and told he had a kidney stone, he then seen another doctor...
Hi all, I had a ( not sure what it’s called. ) procedure to check my bladder. I was 100% that the blood in my wee was due to an infection. When the doctor showed me the screen my heart dropped. I have a 1cm tumour on my bladder. He said straight away...
Whilst having a stomach operation on 10/01/24, a tumour was found in my bladder. Awaiting TURBT, have date of 03/04/24, and been advised one dose of chemotherapy will be administered. Any advice on what to expect following this procedure?. Post op from...
