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Hi everyone, my husband had a tumour removed from his bladder 2 weeks ago,he also had a third of his bladder removed.my question is,he is still having irrigation because there is still blood in his urine,it is red,you can't even see urine just solid red...
Hi friends, I had another biopsy on Monday following BCG's 7.8,9 in September as part of the maintenance plan. The initial feedback afterwards from the consultant was that it went well and bladder looked clear and it will take a couple of weeks for the...
Hi all, Unfortunately my Bcg treatment has not worked so after 3 years of different treatments, and operations it looks like my bladder is for the chop! Whilst I'm not happy about this, I have run out of other options and if it means I can start living...
Morning All ( just ) 4 weeks post op ( Cystectomy , robotic) home 3 weeks . Odd twinges but ok till last Sunday when high temperature and shivering meant I spent an overnight stay in hospital . Home the next day with a course of antibiotics . Drinking...
Looking to hear from anyone who has had their bladder removed. I have stage 3 non invasive bladder cancer. Bcg and chemo have failed. Been going through this for many painful years. My doctors are recommending removal of my bladder. I have a new high...
Now had 2nd infusion into my bladder more or less side effects as. First one. First 2/3 days are not brilliant but managing with painkillers. For some reason today I had a melt down and felt tearful yesterday I felt tired all day. Hopefully will feel...
Everyone… just off to work, I hope you all have a great day… positive thoughts and love to you all. Nigel xxxx p.s I’ve not. caught up on posts, so sorry for non replying…thin king of you all xx
Had my flexible cystoscopy yesterday after the 15th BCG and given the all clear. Just a little inflammation left from the last BCG course. Was pT1G3 with squamous differentiation at first TURBT, and pTaG3 after the second Been told that I am on annual...
Kind of another post about anxiety, but bear with me if you will. Last BCG (No. 4 of 6) was Nov. 22. No BCG appointment on Nov. 29, as lab was closed for Thanksgiving holiday. So, basically, it's been 10 or 11 days with no treatment. And no visible blood...
Hi thank you for anyone who replied. My mum was first diagnoses with Bladder cancer 6 years ago she had BCG which cleared it for 2 years and a second round which lasted 18 months and every cystoscopy has been clear up until her latest sample showing high...
