Finished my treatment for bladder cancer over a year ago now but unfortunately reaction to the BCG drug has left me with chemical cystitis, and is extremely painful. Frequent visiting the toilet for a painful wee is a major problem. I had to go 21 times...
Hi, Some of you will know I reply to our new members when they have questions relating to a Neo Bladder. I had my Neo in June 2020 and am a big advocate still as my life is as near normal as pre-op as I could ever have wished. I’ve been having CT scans...
flexible scope this week next week Ct Scan preop op op week after nurses reassuring non invasive why ct scan ! Do they suspect it originated else where ! How many cases can be done under Epidural or even local ? surly if they’re aware...
I will be having my bladder removed on the 1st of September I am so anxious and worried about everything. I’m finding it difficult to stop crying I have lots of help from the urology nurses but still I am absolutely dreading Thursday it suddenly hit me...
Hi, my father has had a diagnosis for about 7 months. He's in his 80s and has had 2 resections, but the tumour doesn't look to be removable totally. He also can't have chemotherapy for other medical reasons and radio therapy is being held back as possibly...
Hi, my 90 year old dad was diagnosed with squamous cell bladder cancer in June last year. He had a TRBT and a short course of radiotherapy in September. All was well for nearly 12 months but then some symptoms re emerged and he had another cytoscopy which...
I joined this morning and am already grateful for this group and all the info shared. For me it's been a roller coaster year while I got yet another diagnosis, moved house, took early retirement changed hospitals and changed diagnosis again and am now...
hi all I'm a 72yr old male,after my 1st dionysius 4yrs ago my cancer returned now having chemo and am about to have my 5th shot although I've not had any bad side affects I've had some was wondering if others have had any or is it just me becoming paranoid...
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Hi all, new here as yesterday I had a cystoscopy which showed I have BC. Saw the pictures and it is on the left hand side of bladder looks all frilly. He said it is early catch so I am hoping for it to be non invasive. Have been told that I need a...
