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I am heading through for my 1st Turbt this afternoon. Feeling OK, a little anxious, but I think that's more to do with the weather here today in Scotland. Gale force winds and heavy rain. It takes about an hour to drive there, so think we'll have to set...
Hi Everyone, I am having my flexi tomorrow and then hope to start the HIVEC in a couple of weeks. Please god i wont have had a recurrence, but if I have then I will at least know what happens next. I cant lie, I am pretty anxious and just trying to keep...
Hi Everyone. My 84 year old mum has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and is currently awaiting a course of radiotherapy. She is an amazing lady and very fit for her age but is struggling mentally with all the waiting and changes to treatment ( she was...
Anyone got any tips or solutions for keeping nightbag attatched during the night? Recently my bag has been coming off when i turn in my sleep and my urine pouch is emptying all over me and my bed . Its really tiring having to shower and do laundry in...
Good morning everyone I hope you are all well. Following my recent BCG instillations I went to my local hospital yesterday, Sunday for a rigid cystoscopy and biopsies of bladder and prostatic urethra under general anaesthetic. The hospital opened a theatre...
My husband is recovering from a radical cystectomy. Unfortunately for the last few days the stoma bags are leaking after a short time. Tried the obvious remedies but still happening. Any advice please
Hi Everyone Could anyone please enlighten me on what the usual procedure would be for follow up after bladder removal? Although I’ve had my bladder removed, I didn’t have bladder cancer and it was just a part of larger surgery so would be different...
I am 79 and awaiting a radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in a few weeks time. I wondered how long it will be post operatively before I’ll start to feel myself again I’ve always been very activeWill life return to some form of normality . I send you...
I opted for BCG and it is making me really poorly, skin rashes, dizziness tired constantly. Recently slept all day and night and the next day. In between looking after my daughters. I am thinking the whole process is killing me off now. Would it be...
Dear Friends I have been considering a post here for some time. A little bit of history. For the past 5 years (possibly longer) I have had regular gross haematuria and underwent a couple of flexible cystoscopies only to be informed there was nothing...
