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Hello everyone, Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone for all the useful information, commentary and support on here. I’ve just started reading it but there’s a real camaraderie that shines through. I’m not sure I should be posting here quite yet, as...
Need my turbt results explaining in simple terms if they are familiar with anyone. I have been given them over phone and told I will have another flexiscope come August. Here goes: G1 -PTA-TCC I would most grateful if anyone can interpre this for...
Hi i'm the partner of a recently progressed to T4nMuscle invasive bladder cancer. 2 weeks ago they were under the impression they were waiting for a Bladder out operation, but this was siftly changed to Tube connected to kidney and a 'bag for life'...
Hi I’ve posted a few times regarding my dad ,, this page has been a god send can I firsty say , lovely people on here . anyway dad has muscle invasive bladder cancer , which is still only in bladder ( he’s had ct & pet scans recently ) they said...
Evening all, Having a rubbish day, we took our dog to the vets today, he has to stay in overnight to have scans tomorrow.. we are so lost without him… it’s nothing life threatening but we miss him so much… I think I’ve been a bit (a lot) selfish....
I was supposed to start. BCG treatment after 8;surgeries. before that had phone call for pre-op and the surgeon viewed a Ct -Scan and said need further surgery..Had a date for surgery and was canceled offerer the next day and that has been cancelled....
It’s been a while since we had a musical thread. Top 10 Beatles songs? Here are my current favourites but they do change often. Wha are your favourites? Long, Long,Long (White Album) Get Back I’ll follow the sun (Beatles for Sale) Come Together...
Hi, Our dad (father in law in my case) was recently widowed and has fairly advanced bladder cancer. He is approaching 89 years old and has other health complications and so treatment options are limited. He moved in with us about 4 weeks ago and...
I'm at the Hospital with BCG number 1 sloshing about in my bladder. Doing my best to keep it in for the required 2 hours. I'm well stocked up with bleach and Robinsons Barley Water for when I get home. Wish me luck. Love Ade xx
Afternoon all, Had BCG #3 this morning… so far so good. No problem holding for two hours, on to 3rd pint of barley water… took pain killers before the treatment… Ive had a busy weekend, The wife’s birthday, my nieces birthday plus Mum and Dads wedding...
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