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Hello my husband had a TURBT on Monday (he had a cystoscopy 10 days before). After the TURBT he was ok for the first 12 hours or so but then started having excruciating pain. They had removed the catheter but then had to reinsert it because he was retaining...
Good morning everyone, I don't know if this is the correct forum to post in but I am sure you kind people will let me know. Just looking for some advice or thoughts on holidaying? I had all the usual symptoms of bladder cancer since October 2023 and...
Hi , new to bladder cancer and start chemotherapy. does anyone know can I still do pottery with clay while on chemotherapy?
I had a low grade non invasive bladder cancer removed 3 months ago and now a cystoscopy has found another tumour. Now awaiting for another TURBT to remove, grade and stage this tumour. My questions are : 1. Is it normal for a recurrence as quickly as...
I was diagnosed with a rare aggressive cancer & now 8 weeks post surgery following a radical cystectomy! Recovery is a bit of a slow burn! Anyone else finding recovery slow! im now waiting to start chemo!
Well, I went to my theatre appointment on Tuesday. Had to be there for 11.30. By 2 pm I was dressed for theatre and had been seen by the surgeon and anaesthetist. Surgeon explained he would be taking everything away and this would be sent for biopsy....
Hi team Today has definitely been a better day, with more calmness. I have been doing some gentle exercise walking around the house and garden a few times. Stirred some pain but to be expected. Fingers crossed it's OK to remove my catheter on Wednesday...
Hi to all you lovely people, I am a new member and I come to ask and hopefully find out what to expect on my journey. My journey to cancer diagnosis began back in mid October until my planned biopsy procedure on the 12th Feb, it was during this procedure...
Hello Everyone, Just back from Hospital after my flexible cystoscopy. All clear I will be having three BCG Sessions in six or eight weeks time (can’t wait!). The sun is shining here after torrential rain this morning- 5.00am. No golf again ️‍ Garvi...
My history: (I was in this form in 2018 but can't find my log in!) 2018 - Bladder Cancer - 2 x TURBT - multiple tumours removed - one year BCG treatment. Series of clear cystoscopys for just under 5 years. Oct 23 - reduced kidney function identified...
