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As the heading says I had my flexi cystoscopy at 9am this morning delighted to say it was clear, back to my BCG maintenance 13,14,15 on 15th May looking forward to a few months relaxation. Love and best wishes to all. Lynn xx
Is it me? Does anyone else find patients listening to music and watching TV on their MOBILE PHONE SPEAKERS irritating, especially at frisking g night.
Well, back in December, I had the initial TURBT; I was told I'd get a follow-up in 3 to 4 weeks. I finally (after chasing) got an appointment on Jan. 30th to see the consultant. Then, on Jan 28th, I was called in for a CT scan. When I saw the consultant...
I went to my local Co-op last night for a bottle of wine. A man arrived in a golf buggy and parked next to me in a disabled zone. The manager ran out of the store and asked the man what his handicap was. Garviv
Hi A couple of weeks ago I had blood in my wee and went to the gp who has referred me to the hospital under the 2 week cancer rule suspecting bladder cancer and I am having a flexible cystoscopy on Saturday and CT scan with contrast the following Wednesday...
Hi - I was just wondering if it’s normal for the cystography letter to state that the CT urogram had ‘no abnormalities’. But on my patient portal the urogram results aren’t ready til 26th Feb..? Is that the usual way of things..? I’m just going over...
Hello , Logan here
It's pretty strong stuff I think. Wondered how it's going for you? I finish Cycle 2 (of 6) next Tuesday.
Hello all. My name is Steve, 71 years old, and this is my first post here. Back in July I had a single episode of haematuria. I called for a GP appointment next day and the wheels started turning very rapidly. Long story short, I was diagnosed with...
Hello after initial tests and a TURBT procedure, I was this week diagnosed with grade 3 non-muscle invading bladder cancer. I have made the mistake of googling and have terrified myself as prognosis does not seem good. I am confused because I was...
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