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And wanted to say hi and talk through my experience so far. I'm a 43 year old chap from somewhere in rainy England. In late June, I was having a shower and had to get out, due to severe abdominal pain. I got out and was pinned to the floor in pain....
Admitted to hospital as blood tests showed potential kidney failure. TURBT performed, but stents could not be installed as inner surface of bladder has appearance of “cobble stones” and tubes to kidneys could not be located, so biopsy taken and awaiting...
Hi i have TTC bladder lungs kidney I’ve been having immunotherapy for 12 months and it’s my last today.because yesterday my doctor told me they will not give me any more treatment because it’s not working and we asked what would be the next way ahead...
I am looking for some advice, experiences, support, I'm not even sure myself what I'm asking for but feeling so overwhelmed right now. My 84 year old dad has TCC (transitional cell cancer of the kidney), urethral strictures and high grade aggressive bladder...
Hi all, I'm new here - I am the proud daughter of a 72 year old man who was diagnosed with bladder TCC and right ureteric TCC on 12th August 2023. We requested the histology report from the doctor, per his suggestion, which was received on 18th August...
Morning all. I'm new to this group. My husband has been diagnosed with small cell bladder cancer and is due to start chemo soon. It seems its a rare cancer to have in the bladder. Has anyone else any experience of this? Thanks.
Well a couple of weeks ago I had just got out the shower and had a wee, my stream was as red as it come and it was obvious it was blood and a lot of it at that! I'm no stranger to blood in my urine as in march I had a uti which turned in to a serious...
Good afternoon all, apologies, a wow is me message. I am being treated with Cisplatin and Etopicide for my bladder cancer. Thought I had been coping like a true hero. Turns out, for me at least, chemo3 has come home with bells and whistles added. Last...
Hi everyone, I have a bit of a dilema, I am due to start my bcg induction on Tuesday 22nd. My son (lives at home) has had a bad dose of tonsillitis, I assume viral, I feel a bit rough myself ( i can often feel rough with the long covid) so i am very concerned...
Hi all, Does anyone know what MX stage is? I think it means not evaluated. Stay well :-)
