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Hi all, Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I hope you are all doing well and coping with whatever treatment path you are on. I have just returned from the hospital after having my first flexi cystoscope following the bcg induction and I am happy...
Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone knows when you can go swimming whilst having BCG treatment and after a cystoscopy? many thanks
Diagnosed in 2022, treated, now on quarterly reviews. I have a been using stoma bags for over 18 months and feel I've adjusted well but think joining this forum would be helpful. I look forward to learning and joining in
Hi not sure if this is the right place to post but here goes… I’m 55 mom of 3 and a handsome pug! After what feels like a year of constant cystitis and 7 rounds of antibiotics, I started getting alot of low stomach pain and the urge to wee and the panic...
I am seeing the consultant next week to discuss the BIG QUESTION. Can I stay on BCG or should I bite the bullet and go for a RC. My treatment since the end of February has led to almost constant discomfort and pain, from mild to excruciating. Coupled...
Wish me luck peeps. Hope it goes a little easier then the first time. Anxiety is starting to build now last time I didn't know it was happening til I got in the room so didn't really have much time to think it worry about it.
Hi everyone just been diagnosed with stage 2 muscle invasion cancer. They have given me 2 option's surjury or radiotherapy if l am not fit for surgery. What are the down side on each option!
So the first 5 days or side I had awful pain like a stabbing pain in my left side during urination, I sort of expected it was normal after having a rigid cystoscopy and stent put in my left Ureter. I did tell the hospital the pain was horrendous before...
Hello you wonderful people, just thought I would let you know, through my happy tears , my biopsy for the red patch was clear. I am back on the BCG in 4 weeks time. My lovely nurse Lucy just called me to say she had been keeping an eye out for it, and...
Hi there, I have had blood in my catheter bag 2.5 in June now another bladder infection and more blood in catheter and blood clots when my catheter was changed this morning & also bladder infections but I don't have one now what I do have is servre...
