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Well folks, I had my Cystoscopy today and I am pleased to say there was no sign of cancer consultant said my bladder was lovely and clear so no biopsy was done. Have to start my maintenance bcg middle of July. To say i am relieved is an under statement...
Hi to you all its a while since ive been on here.. my hubby has had Bladder Cancer and had bcg which finished about 2 years ago He had high grade cis ..Hes been have regular 6 monthly camera and all been ok ..His recent on flagged up red patches ..So...
Good evening everyone. Since my last TURBT I’ve been trying to live as normal a life as I can..trying to get to the gym and joined weight watchers on line all in the hope of losing a few pounds. The result of it all is Ive been putting myself under...
Hi, just an update to say I'm having my first dose of BCG Immunotherapy today. Bit apprehensive about it but having read some of you lovely people's previous posts, I'm feeling a bit more positive. Was wondering if anybody has had any dental work while...
Dear Community Group I recently was diagnosed with T2 invasive in bladder wall and then at the next meeting was told that in addition they had found a number of cells and others taken out in bladder lining itself one of which I believe was 3.5 grams...
Hi. My husband had a radical cystectomy 5 weeks ago. So far, we've coped fine, but there's two things that are worrying. He lost quite a bit of weight after the operation and he's finding it hard to gain some back. He eats 3 meals per day and snacks between...
I finished the BCG induction on the 14th March 2024. After each dose I noticed the side effects got worse. I didn’t feel much better until around the 28th March. I’ve read all the posts in this blog and know I’m not on my own with regard to the issues...
I’ve just had my urology investigation appointment after waiting nearly a year. I’m under 45 so didn’t meet the fast track process. I get re-occurring UTI’s. They took a look in my bladder and found a small area of concern (around 2mm/didn’t look angry...
Hello all. I’m a senior ENT surgeon in the UK, age 60 years generally fit and well. Had unexpected haematuria and a kind colleague did CT scan on me today. 2cm TCC bladder with no invasion on the scan. I’m having TURB tomorrow. I haven’t had a chance...
Hi all! I'm new here! Just wondered what others experiences were after their TURBT? I had mine on the 29th May to take out fairly newly developed tumours. I came out the same say with no catheter etc. It has been painful and a rollercoaster. But I felt...
