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I have just been told that I am to get 6 doses of mitomycin after a new tumour has been found 3 months after first one was removed. can anyone tell me of their experiences with this regarding side effects either good or bad.
Hi, I’m new to the group that I’m sure no one wants to be part of! A bit of background, I fell down the down some stairs in April which resulted in a broken rib and punctured lung and a short hospital stay. When discharged they said that theyd noticed...
Hi Everyone, Had my scan results today. All clear. The nodule discovered on my lung three months ago hasn't grown. Further review in three months, which is normal procedure.and my oncologist isn't concerned. Happy Days
Hi everyone. So yesterday I had a call to confirm what we thought. The nurse spoke of radiotherapy for the pain, has anyone had that, and do you know if it means they may be able to treat it? I did ask but nurse very ivasive, just waiting on a call with...
Hi everyone, it's a difficult one this I've never used forums or support lines before, I'm a 50 year old male, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year and my kidneys have also been affected by the tumour so I have had to be fitted with urostomy...
I am a 63 year old male, and had a TURBT operation last week to remove 3 small (<10mm) tumours from the bladder. The tumours appeared like 3 pimples (smooth surface) with a few capillaries on the surface wafting in the fluid. I'm in that dreaded waiting...
Would like to have any feedback on mental health matters following removal of bladder and lymph nodes, in particular stemming from severe sleep deprivation with anxiety and bipolar mood swings. If this has been experienced, if this is normal, grateful...
Hi, I am a 58yr old woman newly diagnosed and in limbo! 2 weeks ago I went to drs as I was passing blood in my urine. Walked out of that appt with type 2 diabetes. 4 days later I had a cystoscopy and was told I had bladder cancer. A CT scan was arranged...
Hi all |I am new to the group I have had a kidney and tube removed due to cancer, and now have bladder cancer, how do we cope? x
Hi All Recently been diagnosed with a rare bladder cancer (small cell), and had my second appointment with the oncologist yesterday. So, I have agreed to follow the recommended treatment plan, documentation signed. My first chemotherapy session is on...
