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I have just had 2nd TURBT ans waiting biopsies again but it seems to have gone well! But a second scan on abdomen and pelvic order has been requested to rule out ureter obstruction - does anyone know if this is standard/normal practice any comments gratefully...
In addition to the TURPS - see above - I have had 4 TURBTS and 6 doses of Mitomycin C between TURBTS 2 and 3. All procedures within the past 12 months. Between TURBTS 3 & 4 the tumours progressed from non - invasive 2a to 3. I am now awaiting latest TURBT...
I had my 1st TURBT on 16th December, MDT last week, G3PT1 with no signs of cancer in the muscle samples removed in 1st TURBT. Consultant says 2nd TURBT in 6 weeks from now to take additional biopsies do rule our MINC, and take a look around. Is that too...
Hi Apologise if I am being repetitive Someone close who has a bladder cancer went through BCG fifth a few weeks ago - the Bladder is inflamed and he is suffering a lot from it and his age is 74. No medicine has worked so far. Not sure where this...
Hi I would like to introduce myself to this group. my 95 year old father as been diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer and due to age and co morbidly has not been offered any other treatment. he has been referred to our local macmillan nurses and hospice...
I am contemplating the possibility that I may need an RC. I feel rather afraid of this major surgery, but recognise that it may be my only option. Have any of you had an RC, and what was the surgery and recovery like? thanks, Leo
I posted on here a few days ago about a biopsy I am due to have. I thought the lesions they have found were in the neck of my bladder but turns out they are at the opening of my urethra. I know I shouldn't google but I have done and now I'm really scared...
Hi All My dad had his Nephrostomy 4 days ago as his bloods showed a decline in his kidney levels and was admitted into hospital. He was told he would have to have this in November, however I understand that he was worried about it and was waiting for...
Hello Patent 74/M was given Urine Catherer but due to inflammation the catherer has caused him significant amount of pain and removed. Urine frequency is high causing him sleepless. There are external catheter available but on Amazon the reviews...
Hello everyone , I am so happy to have found this forum . i will share my story in the hope that I can gain some helpful suggestions of what to expect moving forward . My 97.5 year old father, who lives with us , debeloped serious hematuria...
