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Hello there, Please help. Patient is 74/M. They had their fifth round of BCG two weeks ago. The frequent urination still continues with irritation around the penis area. The urination is around every 20 minutes and the doctors have today asked...
My cystoscopy Today showed inflammation and more suspicious cells. In 2 years So far I've had 4 operations, 3 to remove tumours or burn off areas and a kidney removed. I've had intravenous chemo, bladder chemo and the bugger keeps coming back . Luckily...
Although I am capable, I don’t have any desire to go anywhere (or do anything!). Also; I don’t like living on my own. This has come about since my wife died and I had a tumour removed from my bladder. I assume that I am ‘all clear’ and have no further...
Hello Everyone, I returned from golf this afternoon (absolutely freezing -1) and had a call from the Nursing Sister from theUrology Department regarding my biopsy results- ALL CLEAR Great news, I am so relieved. However, I have to undertake a maintenance...
Thanks everyone for your kind words. Garviv
Hi, I’m new to this group. I had a cystoscopy on November and was diagnosed with a malignant tumour in my bladder.. I’m having pre op next week and surgery week after. I’ve had a CT scan and told results nothing to worry about which is a great relief...
Hi I’ve got muscle invasive cancer, going to see consultant Thursday about surgery and treatment. Who has had Chemotherapy before surgery? Did you loose your hair? What type of chemotherapy did you have? All information would be grateful so I can ask...
So today my father has been told his bladder cancer has spread to his lung and kidneys and bones but he is quite fit and I think we’ll and 71 years old I can’t understand how he looks fit and well and have cancer everywhere
Hello, good morning everyone. Today is “Lancashire Day” and true to form its raining! Have a nice day wherever you are and what ever you are doing. Garviv
Hi Everyone, I had my 6 monthly CT Scan 3 weeks ago. They have discovered an Enlarged Lymph Node next to the Port Site where I had my left Kidney & Ureter removed 3years a go. Has anyone else had this? I have to see an Oncologist in 2 weeks. Thank...
