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Hi all. I had a call from the nurse today as they discussed my case yesterday. She didnt actually say so but I feel like this is not going to be able to be treated. No mention of Chemo, she said I could have radiotherapy to deal with the bleeding, and...
Hi I’m new to this group, I’ve joined after my dad has been diagnosed. Hes recently had radiotherapy and is now in a lot of pain, which comes in waves. Is this normal? He’s 91 and he just has people round to change his catheter. He hasn’t had much information...
Hi, my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer in April of this year. He had the TURBT operation in May which went well and where the surgeon removed a lot of the high grade cancer - it was Stage 3 I think. We thought he would have BCG but following an...
Hi, my partner was recently diagnosed with mibc after 3 months of gross haematuria resulting in emergency admission to hospital and needing 3 transfusions before turbt under general anaesthetic. He kept being fobbed off with antibiotics by 7 different...
Following TURBT 4 weeks ago, I now have my results. 3 small tumours removed (<10mm each) with classification T1G3 with possible squamous differentiation, but no spread, so M0. Consultant did say it was just T1, but close to T2 Offered RC or BCG after...
I arrived at the Urology department expecting my 2nd BCG instillation However, the nurse said I had still had a slight infection and that it was dangerous to go ahead because of the possibility of sepsis. More antibiotics mmmm.I had my first instillation...
My elderly mother has been diagnosed with bladder cancer which has spread to her bowel she’s just come out of hospital on palliative care it’s only me looking after her but today she’s just passed blood in her urine is this something that happens with...
Hi Im new to all of this having now had resection of the growths and due to start chemo anytime soon I’m 78 so what are the side effects of the doses which are over a 12 month period any thoughts please ? grumps
Hi all I hope your all doing well. I'm just after some advice if that's ok. I have a cystoscopy this Tuesday along with an ultrasound. Back in March I thought I had a UTI as I was going to the toilet a lot more than normal was getting out if breath quicker...
Hi there, joined the Cancer Support forum 2 yrs ago with the diagnosis & death within 24 hrs, of my Mum . Little did I know 2yrs later I’d join a different branch as an actual inside member.!! After 5 wks peeing blood, a CT scan last week, I was told...
