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It's been a long time since I first posted, when I had my diagnosis, back in November last year, They found something odd when removing a kidney stone. Turned out to be bladder cancer and it was at the point where the only option way bladder removal ...
Hi everyone this is my first post my husband was diagnosed in December and had his Op early January, he’s had a large tumour removed and they said it was high grade but hadn’t spread to muscle. He's still having treatment and suffering with it has...
Hello everyone, I played golf this morning where it was very warm albeit with a pleasant breeze. This afternoon grey skies have appeared a change from the very hot and sunny weather we have enjoyed all week. Apart from overnight rain on Wednesday we have...
Hi Folks, I finished by first 3 week maintenance does nearly two weeks ago. Still peeing very frequently day and night. And loads of bits / debris in my pee. Does anyone know how long BBC “actively works” after completion of treatment? It looks like my...
In the last few days I have seen a swelling to the RHS of my pelvic bone in the groin. It appeared after carrying a few heavy buckets of water across the garden. Bit painful. Current and recent histology all clear in muscle and laminate propria , clear...
I had my second checkup which was a year after my last treatment and the bladder cancer is back. I go on the 28th June to have a FLEXIBLE CYSTOSCOPY , BIOPSY, CYSTODIATHERMY (TULA) procedure. It's very early stage this time so outcome is very positive...
Well had the 3rd of my first mainenance treatments yesterday, feeling relieved that I got throught it with only urgency for first 12 hours. Now the wait for my flexi in around 6 weeks. 9 down for now. Hope all you lovely folk are well. Love Lynn.
Hello everyone. My mum (aged 70- otherwise very fit and healthy) had a turbt in early June due to the hospital finding a tumor during cystocopy in May. Pathology results were inconclusive as to whether it's muscle invasive or not and so she's due a second...
Hi, I have just finished my first 6 BCG treatments, 19th July, for non invasive but high risk bladder cancer. I am struggling with extreme fatigue, constantly feeling sick and trying to cope with daily chores. Feeling very low in mood and no energy...
