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Hi all, Where did that year go? It seems like it was only yesterday when I was sat in the consultants surgery being told I had a tumor in my bladder. In that year I've had a CT scan, MRI, 4 TURBTS, 9 set's of BCGs. I've today had my biopsy results...
I was diagnosed at at end of September with 2 tumours in bladder, 3 weeks later had surgery and chemo in bladder immediately after surgery, the surgeon said they got it all out and I shouldn’t have to return. approx 5 weeks later was called to hospital...
Hello. I have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and I'm due for surgery to remove it. I'm really worried about all this, even though I read lots of positive outcome reports. Is there any advice people can give which may help recovery and adjustment...
Hi all, Hope you are okay. I am looking for some advice regarding pain management for my mum. My mum has been diagnosed with bladder squamous cell carcinoma. Unfortunately, it is not curable and she is currently on a clinical trial called Aurora,...
In September 2017, during the pre-op examination/tests in preparation for a TURBT a heart murmur was discovered. This resulted in my procedure being cancelled on the day of the op - all undressed and ready - the echocardiogram results from the test the...
Hi Thank you all for your help already. Any tips on making the waiting easier. I have had my first cyscopty where they found a small growth. I have my preop this week, but still waiting for a date for TURBT. Just wish I could get it all done and...
Hi BrianO,Glad you have found your way over here.To answer your question I have only had bladder removal.My surgeon said that this type of cancer doesn’t respond much to radiotherapy or chemotherapy.I was T3b G3 with a solid tumour causing symptoms of...
Hi, I was diagnosed 21st November, had TURBT and given mytomycin 29th November. Been told it will be 5 weeks before they can give me results of biopsy and will have another cystoscooy in February. I've been made to feel that this isn't any more serious...
Hello, my partner has had his bladder, lymph glands and prostate removed. Surgery went as well as can be expected but it’s a real life changer for us both. Trying to support him the best I can but would be interested to hear from others how they managed...
Hi everyone, on the ward waiting to go down. The meditation isnt helping as much as i would have liked this morning , my scared levels are up. I know you are all there and being supportive . You have been through it and know what it feels like. Much...
