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I have just finished 6 sessions of mitomycin and my stomach looks like I am pregnant has anyone else had this or is it in my mind , I can’t pull it in I am 65 so not pregnant
Hi all hope all doing very well idk if I’m right place or no but I want some helps I’m 29 years old male start having 2 UTIs last year ever since uti I start have hung frequent urination that come and goes maybe one a week or maybe once a month doesn...
Evening all, back in March when I joined this amazing group you guys did say that I could ask anything!!! So here goes ( sorry in advance) I’ve brought some strawberries to make a nice smoothie. Problem is I know that berries can turn your urine a reddish...
Hi all hope every one is ok and staying positive had my turbt today and think it shows positive signs as surgeon said he removed all tumour and even used the words superficial so I’m taken that as a positive catheter is flowing Chardonnay so very happy...
Hi all, I am four doses in to my second induction course of six doses and still a bit unclear on the time you should be keeping it in the bladder for and whether or not you should be doing the 15 minute turning (front, back and sides). My consultant...
Good evening everyone I hope you are all as well as can be. 23rd July is coming around very quickly, I seem to have got it into my head that I will be missing one days work a week, two at most.. is this realistic? gone back to bad habits, eating...
Hello, Just back from Urology department following my latest flexible cystoscopy. All clear! Rest and relax now until October when I continue my BCG maintenance programme. Non stop heavy rain all day today. Going to see our friends in Andalucia next week...
Hi All, been a few weeks since I've been on the forum, I start 4 weeks Radiotherapy this coming Monday, and am not due to see the Oncology Consultant till middle of September. My question is what happens after the 4 weeks and the gap till September, is...
Evening all, I hope everyone is ok. Just trying to get ahead for my BCG treatment. I love the lemon barley water, is there a limit to how much you should drink? any foods to avoid? im having a bit of a wobble in regards peeing… I keep expecting...
I rang the hospital to ask if my results were in and could they tell me what they reported . I was told the surgeon would discuss them when I went in for surgery ( this Monday ) . Is this normal procedure or should I be worried ?
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