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O.A.B does any one else suffer with this? and how do you cope with it? I am having my bladder removed as I have a invasive cancer in the wall of my bladder, will this cure the O.A.B?
Afternoon Everyone Hope your enjoying the weather so not long in from work Letter comes through the post regarding my last TURBT biopsies show benign great stuff happy with that however it seems I’m going straight onto surveillance now after being...
Hello everyone I came across this article on Macmillan's site today following looking at the headlines in the newspapers on BBC website. Here are Macmillan's disturbing headlines. Cancer survival rates in the UK are as much as 25 years behind other...
Hi all. I wonder if anybody can help. Nearly two years since my cystectomy I am suddenly getting some itching around the area where my bag is. Not horrendous but annoying Has anybody else had this and if so what did you do? Thanks. Jenny
A very good morning to everyone. just got off the phone to the urology team. All biopsies have come back clear, and I’m ready to start BCG treatment soon… love to all a very happy Nigel
Hi all, I was diagnosed last July with bladder cancer, I’ve had two TURBT’s as it was a large tumour, a nephrostomy for 4 months & then replaced with a stent) I’ve had my first 6 week session of BCG treatment, the last session being in January. The...
Hi there, I'm 2 months on from my last Mtomycin C session and due to have a cystoscopy in a month. For the last week or so I have felt like I need to wee even though there isn't that much there. No blood,stinging etc. I was wondering if I should get in...
Just returned home from surgery to remove bladder cancer. In a lot of pain but not from the surgery. Pain is from right hip. Is this normal and will it go away? Issuant
Hi all. I'm new to the site but decided I wanted to be with others who are going through the same experiences to share helpful information. I have just completed a 6 week BCG instillation course for bladder cancer and after the 2nd dose I have developed...
Hi Everyone, my name is shell Hoping you lovely people can help me , I had my first TURBT 2 weeks ago nearly 3 ,I have had stinging every time I pee , I have been drinking plenty of water and I have taken antibiotics for 3 days , and still won...
