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Hi, I'm a 62 year old family man who was diagnosed with Grade 3 pT2 bladder cancer a year ago. At the time I was a pretty fit marathon runner but was in denial about some uncomfortable peeing symptoms so delayed going to Doc's (classic!). During the last...
My understanding is that once a primary cancer metastasise to another part of the body then unfortunately this means that it will ultimately be terminal. In that case if cancer of the bladder spreads to the ureter is that considered to be metastatic and...
I thought I can cope but slowly I can feel going deep in a hole , we had terrible entrance of the year after a bad car crash my hubby survive without a scratch but 2 weeks after had problem with urinating again went forna check up they said will schedule...
Hi. My husband started chemotherapy on tuesday gem cis for 8 hours,he's been fine apart from getting something called balanoposthitis (think that's how it's spelt) now sure if it's a side effect of the chemo or the steroids, he's seeing someone in the...
Hi there My husband has been diagnosed with bladder cancer for about 10 months now. He's had radiotherapy which was unsuccessful. He is 81 and his cancer has spread so he is not a candidate for chemoor Immuno Therapy. He has just come out of hospital...
Hi all i had my 3 month post op appointment yesterday. The recent flexiscope results showed no signs of bladder cancer however my consultant said there were 2 abnormalities on my scan. One in my spine and one on my left side. He didn’t say it was cancer...
Hi, I have recently started chemo - about to begin the second cycle - and wanted to ask anyone on Gem/sys what the probability is that I will have hair loss? I'm sort of expecting it but I don't know if it happens with all chemo drugs. Also do the after...
Finally have this on paper.G3pT1TCC. Now I have been told I need a second TURT to confirm original diagnosis was right. I'm feeling positive they got the whole thing wrong and I can carry on with my life. Well there is a slight chance ;) I have...
Hi all. So ive seen my oncologist, who didnt give me much hope. Not sure if surgery is an option, so need a pet scan first, this was meant to be done today, but they phoned and canceled and moved it to Friday. Then I have to see my oncologist again in...
Hello to each and everyone. My name is jayne I am. 44 years old. I was told recently devasting news that I have bladder cancer. ... I had on going issues, suffering urine infections over 2 years and only as just been detected, by a doctor, who recently...
