Hi I've just had a TURBT on the 5th January - I first saw blood in my urine on my birthday (8th October 2023). After 4 crazy & hard fought for appointments with my GP where I was prescribed 3 different courses of antibiotics (2 were over the phone appointments...
So, my ct scans done on the 8th of dec revealed a pouch of fluid and a little thickening around the join where the conduit joins the ureters, they also say my lymph nodes are enlarged. I spent from the 8th to the 22nd of dec in a state of terror, meanwhile...
Hi sorry to bother everyone. I have an operation on the 3rd of January 2024 as they suspect I have a small type of bladder cancer. I have many symptoms and family history. Any ideas on what to expect etc sorry for asking so late but it's starting...
Hi I'm new on here, I just wanted to know if anyone who has had a cystoprostatectomy, and keeps getting uti. My partner had his operation January last year. All went well but he can go about 4 to 6 weeks without getting a infection, sometimes we have...
3 years ago, following several turbos and BCG I had radiation and chemo which appears to have stopped the bladder cancer. However , I now have irradiation cystitus which has resulted in several episodes of heavy bleeding and the need for cortorization...
My TURB was delayed this month because I had chest infection at time of pre op now confirmed for January 2nd.. I have had mixed messages if I’m a day case or overnight. At diagnosis Consultant said I’d be in hospital overnight and at pre op, I was advised...
So I got told I have bladder cancer on 21st Dec. Until I see the consultant in charge of it, all I know is they are gonna 'cut it out' and 'fit me with a bag' I'm guessing the bag is going to be permanent but like I said, I don't know anything yet. But...
My husband was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma and during a scan they found he also had Bladder cancer. We are now back and forwards to two different Hospitals and two different consultants. Today he is having a TURBT procedure, so hopefully...
Hi All I joined here a year ago being diagnosed with BC the diagnosis was Ta G2 small 1.2cm. Had 2 clear cystoscopes, then Monday being my 3rd cystoscope they found 2 tumors now waiting for treatment. Absolutely floored. When was diagnosed I changed...
Have sarcomaloid carcinoma- anyone else? Start radio on Wednesday. Very sad that the delay means the cancer has spread to my lymph nodes. Also have CLL which is chart and causes few pri
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