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Hi, I'm due to have a cystoscopy on June 3rd but I still have a very inflamed bladder following BCG back in January. I'm trying to manage it with diet etc and making some progress but it's slow going. Wondering if I should ask to postpone the cystoscopy...
Hi all My mum is going to have a radical cystectomy. She is 76 and really worried about it. Is there anyone of a similar age that can offer any advice? thank you x
Afternoon all, Had my 6th BCG treatment 13 days ago I now feel a mild ache in my bladder has anyone experienced this ? No other symtoms and drinking plenty. Lynn
Fellow travellers, today I must admit I am struggling. I still have problems with frequency and urgency including at night which is disturbing my sleep, and indeed really limiting what I can do, so am almost house bound really. Plus my prostate has been...
Evening all, has anyone got any tips on how to get a full nights sleep. cheers Nigel
My wife had a Radical Cystectomy with 53 lymph nodes removed as well. We are 9wks post surgery almost 10 however the pain in her groin on the right side is almost unbareable. She's not able to walk much of a distance. Even when she's sat down it's still...
Hi. My Dad was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer about three years ago. The treatment has been ongoing now through the years since he was diagnosed and even when there is a period of time where he isn’t having treatment he’s constantly waiting for his appointment...
Hubby has bladder cancer, he’s really level headed about it. I, on the other hand (his wife) am struggling. He has to see the oncologist next week to start 4 rounds of chemo,. what he is expecting is a radical cystectomy. Any advice would be welcomed...
I am trying to support my husband who was diagnosed with muscle invasive cancer in November 2022. Due to the fact he has chronic heart failure having his bladder removed was not an option. He had both radiotherapy and chemo in March 2023 which seemed...
Hi My husband had bladder cancer …… diagnosed last March he was treated with chemotherapy and then chemo/radiotherapy …. His last Treatment was in November….. he had a ct scan a few weeks ago an the consultant said it looked all good but he still has...
