Hi everyone, We have unfortunately just had a massive blow a couple of weeks ago my dad had his TURBT, yesterday, following the MDT meeting he went to see the urologist who told us that unfortunately he will need to see the oncologist (today) as all...
I am awaiting surgery to remove bladder as still got aggressive cancer after radiotherapy. I know many people have stomach bags but I am just wondering how they will attach it as I have a hysterectomy scar and an overhang! Lots of lumps and bumps. Anyone...
Recently been diagnosed with MIV bladder cancer; this is a recurrence after 10 yrs of no symptoms following BCG. However, after months of recurrent UTI like symptoms and eventual scans it has struck hard and I’m awaiting chemo before surgery. I’m told...
Hi All, Newbie here. 56 YO male, starting seeing red in my urine in Oct 2025 off and on about a day every 2 weeks. Thought it was food (I do like my beetroot) until I noticed some clots in late Nov. Saw GP in early Dec, who ruled out UTI and made an...
Hello everyone. My name is Mick, I'm 43 and within the past month I found out I have bladder cancer. I was swiftly placed on a 2 week program in the NHS and was promptly seen to for surgery. I am currently waiting for the results of a biopsy, although...
Returning to the forum after radiotherapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer. Thought I had beaten it but devastating news last week after cystoscopy biopsy. T1 very aggressive and need bladder removal asap if I can have it. I am 77 and a bit scared....
I am getting a bit paranoid about waiting to hear from hospital about getting appointments before operation. Should be having a PET scan but no news yet. Got it in my head that cancer spreading by the day when I can’t sleep. Did ring last week as communication...
Hello I have a TCC and have finished local chemotherapy. But the follow up is unclear - I was told a repeat cystoscopy in 1-2 months and that’s passed now. I’m worried about recurrence as cystoscopy is the only means of detection.
I was wondering, how many times do I have to go for cystoscopy and biopsy of bladder after the six week BCG inductive therapy. I am glad to say my second TURBT did not find any tumour. It was just acute inflammation and ulceration due probably to the...
Greetings all. After 2 ‘urinary infection’ diagnoses in 6 months then another episode, the third GP referred me to Urology on the fast track programme. Had the Turbt on 18th December and was discharged the same day with a catheter. I noticed a lot of...
