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Evening all, I hope everyone has had a nice weekend. I started my healthy eating plan this week, it was going so well until yesterday. Jam roly poly with custard and a big bag of haribos have put a spanner in the works. apologies in advance if I ramble...
Has anyone got experience of foods and drinks which have actually helped them with the side effects of bladder cancer and its treatment? I’ve been drinking plenty of green tea, making my own kefir, eating nuts, fruits and vegetables but I can’t directly...
I have had a radical cystectomy in 2021 in London and have subsequently developed lymphoedema for which I am being treated. I am intending to move to live in central Bath in the near future and am curious to know if there are any GPs whom anyone would...
Morning fellow travellers, I have my check up following 6 BCG Induction this morning. Anxiety is high right now, wish me luck. Please god let it be clear. I will let you know later. much love Angela x
Hi all Finished my first 6 weeks of Mitomycin C about 10 days ago and on the whole it went well. However I seem to be getting generally more anxious and my Fibromyalgia aches at night are causing me to not sleep well at all. Unfortunately my brother...
Hi folks I suspended my BCG therapy at dose number 15 because of LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms), specifically - pain/discomfort when urinating and associated urgency and frequency. This has been going on for months. The pain is intermittent but...
Hi neobladder ladies I’m just wondering what and if you’ve had a uti in your neo and what symptoms you’ve had. I’ve had a couple myself with cloudy urine and a pain in my right side/back near kidneys. The last couple of days I’ve been getting the sensation...
Evening all, firstly, I love this forum, loads of positivity and encouragement. TURBT #2 is booked for next Wednesday. I feel ok. I’m eating healthy and walking now and again. Nigel
I know this is a bit disgusting but I’m assuming we’ve all got used to that! I’ve been suffering since my 8th BCG instillation last week. In short, the pain, frequent urination, burning etc hasn’t subsided. I was due the 9th instillation today but I couldn...
Hi All New poster here.Have just had a turbt recently and removed a tumour.I had treatment with mytomycin after.That was 3 days ago.It still stings when urinating .Is this normal. Waiting on results .The consultant said that my tumour had 2 roots...
