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Hi I had rigid cystoscopy with biopsy under GA yesterday and to be honest I feel worst that I thought I would. Pain passing urine to be expected, but have lower abdo pain like cramping and feel wiped out, is this normal?
Hi Folks. Any Quizzers out there? The team have put out a community festive quiz. Have a go if you find any time for yourself over the quiet period over the holidays. You can have a go if you click the link HERE . See how well you can do. Good Luck and...
Hello I am posting on behalf of closed one. 74 Male. Five doses of BCG with the fifth dose over a month and a half ago and it has been stopped due to complication - not sure what the next steps are as far BCG is concerned. The main issue for now is...
I had a 2 CM tumor removed with a margin, and some small papilliary growths. I have a catheter in, which is hooked up to be irrigated. Working well except for bladder spasms which are very painful. It's day 3 and blood is still coming from bladder...
Husband had his 3 monthly flexible cystoscopy today and all good. It was a lovely Dr who we’ve had before, he jokes and is so approachable it makes it so much easier, he said the bladder was fine, didn't look like anything had been done in there. So now...
Hello I am new to this forum. I am a 64 years old woman. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in July 2023. Has anyone in this group had their thyroid function affected by the BCG treatment?
1st TURBT done.Back from theatre. All good. The catheter is working fine, but bladder feels in "constant I feel like a pee mode". Is that normal, suppose it's just post op pain. Any pointers most welcome. Thanks Grrat to have the little critter cut out...
I don’t want to offend anyone, but for those who have had a terminal diagnosis, how do you deal with it? How do you come to terms with it & even accept it? Personally, I think you’re all amazing x
Very happy just had 6 month cystoscopy and got a clear result, best Christmas present I could ask for, no Bcg treatment until April so a nice break and another camera in June. One year six months since first Turbt and feel I am managing this as best as...
T1G3, 2x TURBT followed by BCG induction course and blue light cystoscopy (another TURBT). Slight take up of dye at margins of resection scar ended up being a false positive (phew), so all clear ready for Christmas. Looking forward to maintenance course...
