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Hi all, feeling very low today, back pain and chest pain and my first thought is the cancer has spread, im trying to put on a brave face for my wife but today is a struggle. Come home from work early, cant concentrate on anything. What if they...
Hi, all just a quick question, after my 3rd TURBT I had mitymicin which didn't work so had my 4th in Nov. I was told I would have warmed mitymicin next but a recent cystoscopy to check the surgeon got it all revealed its back again. Anyone else had this...
Afternoon everyone, can I ask for any recommendations for best Urine Test Strips I’ve looked on the internet but almost every review or recommendation is sponsored and would prefer views of unbiased users Thanks to you all for the helpful comments, support...
Has anyone had a change in there bowl movements as I haven’t seen anyone that has since there first op ?
Folks some encouraging news on bladder cancer in this article. https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-076962 Leo
Hi my partner was advised last year that he had a shadow on his bladder and not to worry as it wasn't cancer, prior to this information he had been in and out of hospital for a year prior to this and told he had a kidney stone, he then seen another doctor...
Hi all, I had a ( not sure what it’s called. ) procedure to check my bladder. I was 100% that the blood in my wee was due to an infection. When the doctor showed me the screen my heart dropped. I have a 1cm tumour on my bladder. He said straight away...
Whilst having a stomach operation on 10/01/24, a tumour was found in my bladder. Awaiting TURBT, have date of 03/04/24, and been advised one dose of chemotherapy will be administered. Any advice on what to expect following this procedure?. Post op from...
Hi all, I was diagnosed in the new year. However there have been delays in starting my treatment. I now have a date for a TURBT but it will be almost three months since my diagnosis and six months since my referral. I had a CT and pre-op in mid January...
