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I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in March 2023. Since my initial Turbt operation I’ve had 3 monthly checkups by cystoscopy, multiple tumours after 6 months which was followed by laser ablation and then 6 weeks of chemotherapy. Every 3 months more tumours...
Evening all, Had a case of the “what ifs” today. As I’ve been getting closer to finishing the BCG, I keep on thinking what if it hasn’t worked. Looking too far ahead, I suppose that’s my mind playing tricks on me.. love to all Nigel
Hi all well went to hospital Friday to get results of my first turbt surgeon had said it was superficial after op so was hoping for good news on Friday but had a bit of a shock he said it was high grade so having to have other turbt it’s the waiting that...
Afternoon everyone, BCG #6 is done, I should be over the moon, but the need to pee is rough… first wee was at 11.30 this morning, since then the need to go is every 10 minutes… with just a dribble coming out… starting to get a bit better now… sweating...
Hi been a wee while since I've wrote, hope this finds everyone I've spoke with all doing well I just finished 4 weeks Radiotherapy 3 weeks past Friday, and I am still requiring to go to toilet approximately every hour to pee. I know this is part of...
Hi folks I have an up coming RC, using robotics. I was wondering if I will be able to do stairs immediately after the operation , or if I will need to locate stairs downstairs. Cheers Leo
Hi there! I have a question about results following a biopsy for red patches following BCG. To give some context, my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer in February 2022 - he has Pt1 grade 3 and has been having BCG. After a recent cystoscopy they...
It has only rained twice today in Walton Le Dale. Once for 3 hours and once for 4 hours(so far) We got soaked playing golf. The rain is so heavy now and forecast to remain until 10 o’clock tonight. Got me thinking about songs with rain in the title. Apart...
Hi. I'm new here, having just had my first TURBT one day short of six weeks ago. Was very happy to find the Macmillan forums. My second TURBT is scheduled for mid-September. I'm told I have High Grade T1 bladder cancer. Of late, I suspected I might have...
Hi I was wondering if anyone has had a nephrostomy and also a catheter fitted as well. I am asking as a concerned daughter for my Dad. We have noticed that the catheter bag has now stopped draining however the nephrostomy is draining fine. When he...
