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Hi everyone, Just looking to see if anyone has had an issues in retaining the BCG Chemotherapy treatment that is given as a preventative for low grade Bladder Cancer? Long story short, my Dad recently had cancer cells removed for Stage 1 Bladder Cancer...
Good morning everyone Best wishes to anyone who has hospital, doctors or any any other appointments this week . The forum is always here for support. Mark
For more than 6 months my dad (72) has been treated for what they presumed was a UTI without doing any further investigation, fast forward to 18th December when he was supposed to have a urology investigation and they discovered he was in acute kidney...
Evening all, I’ve not caught up on posts so I hope your all well.. it’s maybe stress with the dog, but over the past couple of days I’ve started looking for things that ain't there.. example… im waiting to see blood in my wee…why? now I know that you...
Hiya, I’m new to this group, I had my operation to remove my tumour on my bladder on Thursday and now resting at home, I have a CT scan on Tuesday and I’m now waiting on the results from the removal to determine next steps with total removal of my bladder...
Hi to all I went to put my night bag on & more Bleeding from my tube into my N Bag Again & Sevre Pain in my Pelvis had to have Morphine Paracetamol & Naproxen my Bladder Feels Really Tender at the Top of my Pelvis & very Uncomfortable to say the Least...
Just back from seeing the consultant. My PET scan shows no more issues taking place. After getting the usual bloods etc taken iam good to go on Thursday morning Northern Ireland Cancer Centre to start my chemotherapy I've mixed emotions. I want to get...
Hello everyone, This will be my first post, after being a silent reader for a few weeks. You guys have been a wealth of knowledge for me over the last few weeks and have kept me sane at the start of this journey. A little background, I have been suffering...
i have add low grade superficial bladder cancer for the past 4 years it comes and goes clear one minute returns the next add 6 weeks of bcg washes and going for my check up on Thursday to see the results so getting a bit worried if they haven't worked...
Hi all I've just spent the past while reading some people's profiles. I must say it brought a tear to my eye. What an inspiration you people are. I can't believe what some people have been through. The positivity is what I love and the will and determination...
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