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Hi thank you very much for allowing me to join. within 3 months (what started as a suspected kidney stone) ….. I have had two operations to remove a 4cm tumour and a further shave of the area. im now having my bladder/prostate and lymph nodes removed...
I’ve now had my 12 BCG treatment. I’m 48 and female working full time in a high stress job with two young daughters on spectrum. I also started menopause treatment at 35 and I’m struggling with complete fatigue. i had a pause in the initial 6 weeks...
Good afternoon, I had my TURBT on the on the 22 October. When can I play golf again!
Hi all, So dad finally had his TURBT today, I have been to see him at hospital and he is feeling pretty rough. The surgeon/doctor told him they got a lot of the tumor out but couldn't get it all, they said it had spread through the wall. We have...
Went to hospital today for flexi and biopsy . Called by nurse last Monday to check I had all instructions for admission . Arrived at 7.30 this morning to be told procedure would not be taking place .Im waiting for an explanation from Urology secretary...
My first post here on behalf of my husband who today received his third Bcg treatment. Warm greetings to you all, I’m very grateful to have this ‘safe space’ to try and navigate what has been a shock diagnosis for my husband (me too) but amazed how fortunate...
Following Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer I now have a severely damaged bladder which has been constantly bleeding for over a month. The Hospital says with this condition, Radiation Cystitis, it is not able to "cure" bleeding. My Hb level is being monitored...
Hello all lovely people. Just a brief update. I’ve had a robotic RC with ileal conduit 8 days ago by a wonderful surgeon and his team. So far so good. Home now and recovering slowly though very weak. Taking it very easy but each day feels slight better...
Hi , I am new to this site I have been told I have cancer in the right ureter and cancer in the bladder, which is not in the muscle, as far as they know. The consultant has told me the best option is to have the kidney, bladder and swollen prostate removed...
