My husband has bladder cancer had TURBT 2 months ago,followed by re-resection blue light cystoscopy 4 days ago awaiting biopsy results. Cancer in membranes and lining non muscle invasive and has not spread told pT1 grade 2(low) muscle present and clear...
Hi i am 43f originally diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the urachel remnant and referred to Guys and St Thomas hospital in London who say I also have squamous cell carcinoma. I need to have radical cycestomy with bladder, uterus, and fallopian tubes...
Hi Floks, it’s not quite the Xmas present I wanted. But I was diagnosed about a week ago with BC. Ho hum. Anyway great to be on this forum and look forward to “meeting” you. Leo
Hi. I suppose that I can be regarded as a success story as I have been dealing with this illness for some 20 years. I have been diagnosed with cancer now with the cancer in tge muscle but due to my age I have decided to go down the chemo/radiotherapy...
Hello. I have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and I'm due for surgery to remove it. I'm really worried about all this, even though I read lots of positive outcome reports. Is there any advice people can give which may help recovery and adjustment...
Hi all, Hope you are okay. I am looking for some advice regarding pain management for my mum. My mum has been diagnosed with bladder squamous cell carcinoma. Unfortunately, it is not curable and she is currently on a clinical trial called Aurora,...
In September 2017, during the pre-op examination/tests in preparation for a TURBT a heart murmur was discovered. This resulted in my procedure being cancelled on the day of the op - all undressed and ready - the echocardiogram results from the test the...
Hi Thank you all for your help already. Any tips on making the waiting easier. I have had my first cyscopty where they found a small growth. I have my preop this week, but still waiting for a date for TURBT. Just wish I could get it all done and...
Hi BrianO,Glad you have found your way over here.To answer your question I have only had bladder removal.My surgeon said that this type of cancer doesn’t respond much to radiotherapy or chemotherapy.I was T3b G3 with a solid tumour causing symptoms of...
Hello, my partner has had his bladder, lymph glands and prostate removed. Surgery went as well as can be expected but it’s a real life changer for us both. Trying to support him the best I can but would be interested to hear from others how they managed...
