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Hi I'm new on here, I just wanted to know if anyone who has had a cystoprostatectomy, and keeps getting uti. My partner had his operation January last year. All went well but he can go about 4 to 6 weeks without getting a infection, sometimes we have...
Hi all Happy New Year to all of you wonderful people. For all of us that are struggling , worried or sad I wish peace and Joy for 2024. For those who are through this journey and out the other side, god bless you for reaching out and lending a hand...
3 years ago, following several turbos and BCG I had radiation and chemo which appears to have stopped the bladder cancer. However , I now have irradiation cystitus which has resulted in several episodes of heavy bleeding and the need for cortorization...
Is drinking tea or coffee advised against post TURBT? thanks Leo
I was discharged about a week ago after my TURBT, and am still peeing very frequently sometimes with urgency, up in the night multiple times etc. Pee looks clear, though each pee relatively low in volume between 100 to 200 l. Any ideas how long it takes...
My TURB was delayed this month because I had chest infection at time of pre op now confirmed for January 2nd.. I have had mixed messages if I’m a day case or overnight. At diagnosis Consultant said I’d be in hospital overnight and at pre op, I was advised...
So I got told I have bladder cancer on 21st Dec. Until I see the consultant in charge of it, all I know is they are gonna 'cut it out' and 'fit me with a bag' I'm guessing the bag is going to be permanent but like I said, I don't know anything yet. But...
A Merry Christmas from France to all you dear members and your loved ones. Merry Christmas to those who are anxiously awaiting a diagnosis. To those who have begun aggressive treatment with side effects that are difficult to bear. To those who are alone...
First off Happy xmas to all. As some people on here know i have Advanced BC and it has spread to my Pelvic muscle which is pushing against my Sciatic Nerve. At the moment the pain is being treated by my own concoction of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen...
HII although i have posted before, I think i will be asking for a lot of advice and answers next year, so happy Christmas and new year to you all. take care. Eddie
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