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So yesterday my neurologist phoned me and told me that my cancer might have re-occurred, I’ve told her select few, but the people that I have told Phil, the other members of my family should be told I’m against this as I feel that it is my story to tell...
tURBT incomplete because of large side of tumour told depending on biopsy result might need further tURBT although it looks like mibc also a module found in lung scan so im worried would be grateful for any advice if anyone has similar experience
I recall being informed to avoid ibuprofen after the TURBT due to increased risk of bleeding. I didn’t take any ibuprofen for close to six months. I have had some mild lingering effects of the BCG since the last treatment almost three weeks ago, some...
Hello Everyone, I had my second Of three BCG maintenance instillations on Thursday. Wow! I had the variety with extra barbed wire. I’ve previously had seven instillations with a little discomfort bit this time, extra strong. Because it was Friday yesterday...
Hi All I joined here a year ago being diagnosed with BC the diagnosis was Ta G2 small 1.2cm. Had 2 clear cystoscopes, then Monday being my 3rd cystoscope they found 2 tumors now waiting for treatment. Absolutely floored. When was diagnosed I changed...
So, I had a bladder diagnosis almost 2 years ago, I had a rc & was told the cancer had completely gone. on the 8th of this month I had a scan, they found a sack of fluid & my lymph nodes are enlarged too. They said it could be that the cancer has returned...
Hubby had TURBT yesterday. Peed twice in hospital and once on getting home 11.30 last night. Now it is 5.30 and despite drinking water is in a lot of discomfort and cant pee. How long do we wait.? Ward said go to A and E if worried. Do we phone 111 A...
Hi everyone, this is something we have all experienced from time to time on this cancer journey. I am currently waiting to hear about my results of ? Recurrence and thought I would share how the waiting affects me. So i dont know when ir how i will...
I have been booked in for the afternoon list and trying to gauge if I will be ready to go home that evening 6-7pm or whether I am likely to need to stay the night. Thanks in advance.
I a, in next week for my 1st TURBT, to remove a one cm non invasive tumour. How long do you think it will take to recover from the operation and feel slightly normalish. cherrs, Leo
