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Got the date for my second biopsy following BCG induction course...6th August...first of the day at 7am...had a glorious summer. Preoperative assessment went fine. Walked myself pretty fit after the first cancer in January this year so I have been able...
Hello Everyone, beautiful day again currently 31 degrees here in Walton Le Dale. Just returned from my breathing test prior to my Pet Scan tomorrow afternoon. Didn’t realise the tests were so numerous and thorough. Curry night again. Chicken Dopiaza with...
My dad (91 yr old diabetic) went through chemo and radiation for stage 3 last year. Initial follow-up MRI showed a couple "residual" spots....Three month follow-up MRI showed the spots had doubled in size. Docs said no more radiation but they could try...
So, I've been fighting NMIBC (High Grade T1) for a couple years. I've had 5 TURBTS and the induction phase (6 installs) of BCG. The resections and the BCG got me down to HGTa, but the cancer was still present. I got into a clinical trial here in the U...
I'm new to the forum, I was diagnosed with urothelial carcinoma. I was told it was very aggressive and the only option was the above. They removed my bladder prostate and part of my urethra. I've got a urostomy bag for my urine. The operation was done...
Hi it’s now been 15 days since I had my TURBT I was unable to have it fully removed as it was too deep in my diverticulum and told my CT had shown it’s spread to my lymph nodes I’m feeling everyday is dragging I have no Cancer specialist nurse that people...
Had a turbt and muscle invasive (G3 T2 cancer diagnosed) Seen oncologist and discussed treatment _ chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. Obviously medics all very gung-ho but as I am in my early 80’s and reasonably fit and active currently wonder if...
I am feeling a lot more positive now. My muscle has returned. After the shock of being told about chemotherapy I contacted the Macmillan helpline and got a lot of support and guidance about the questions i need answered before signing that consent form...
Hi I’m Lisa, My dad was diagnosed with bladder & Prostate cancer. In our area he has to attend 2 different hospitals which is annoying. The prostate Doc seemed to think the Bladder element was the most important. dad had a very small tumor removed...
After my 2nd instillation of BCG immunotherapy, I started to have blood in my urine, frequent need to urinate, and discomfort when urinating. This is still ongoing after 3 weeks. My instillations have had to be deferred until things settle. It is believed...
