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Hi Folks My first OP appointment ~2 weeks ago gave the news of multifocal G3T1 with potential squamous differentiation which was a little unexpected. The flexible cystoscopy showed 3 small (<10mm) smooth lumps with a few capillaries wafting on the surface...
Hi all, anyone have any experience of the heated mitomycin bladder instillation. Its likely I will be offered this in the next 4 weeks. much love Angela x
Since being diagnosed with bladder cancer I have changed. Does anyone else feel they have changed. I have reevaluated my whole life and what’s important to me. Applied for a calmer job decided to put my health and my daughters first and foremost in...
…….has left me with inability to control my bladder! I was diagnosed with Grade 1 Stage 3 + a carcinoma in October 2022. I've had three separated monthly BCG treatments (of three weeks once a week), followed by three flexible cystoscopies, last one for...
Hi Peeps, My RC is scheduled for the 17th, but to date nobody has mentioned the prospect of Lymphoedema likelihood post-Radical Cystectomy? So any experiences here please?
Hi, Have any of you had a long wait for your 1st Turbt operation? I was referred urgently after my Cystosopy on 24th Aug.which showed tumours in my bladder. I had my pre op last week. I have in touch with my Consultant's Secretary this morning...
Good Evening everyone 51 yo male no previous issues, noticed dry blood in urine on Saturday 23//9/2023 same on Sunday and again Monday Been to gp and had dip test and it showed no uti but high blood and referred me to urologist for scans etc, obviously...
Hi Everyone I hope all is well. I finished my 4 week chemo/radiation yesterday and mostly It appears (touchwood) to have gone OK-with the exception however that from middle of wk 3 to current I have been having persistent issues with painful stomach...
Hi all, feeling upset today , i have recently had covid ( on top of my long covid for past 18months ) and its left me feeling washed out, phlegmy and inflamed if you know what i mean. So far I have only had 1 bcg treatment which went ok and i have now...
I am experiencing high levels of anxiety and find it very difficult to overcome my negative thoughts
