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I was told after bcg treatment and biopsies in March I would have cystoscopy end of June. Guys have made the appointment for 01.09.23 which will be 6 months, should I query this as I was high grade 3 PT1 and was only diagnosed June 2022. I have read that...
Hi all. Had that heavy feeling in my bladder for 6 weeks (UTI), urine tested weekly and blood present. Because of the BC history I had a Cystoscopy and it was clear. But the blood is increasing and there is no infection. Contacted GP after latest test...
I think that one of the most underestimated aspects of us coming to these forums because of a cancer diagnosis either for ourselves or one of our family or friends is the mental health. I know mine suffered an incredible blow whose effects i will really...
Hi, I am 58 and very new to the community, and in fact very new to the journey. I was passing blood at the start of May and having ruled out infection, my GP fast tracked me for a Cystoscopy where a tumour on my bladder was spotted. I have now had a TURBT...
Hello My husband was diagnoised yesterday. I'm in a turmoil. We haven't told anyone else yet but must tell our 33 year old son tonight. I am an emotinal person byt must try and stay positive. Any tips would be welcome.
Hi Everyone, Arrived at Hospital for my BCG instillation again this afternoon. Earlier in the week my urine was quite dark and had an unpleasant aroma. Specialist nurse took a sample and sent it to the lab for analysis. My 1st sample came back clear but...
Hi All. Hope everyone is enjoying the weather. Letter in post today with an appointment for my annual flexible cystoscopy check. Bang on schedule and without me needing to chase it up. Couple of weeks away yet so nerves not jangling just yet. It's been...
Just diagnosed with low grade BC and having a course of Mitomycin into the bladder. Any advice please.
I had radiotherapy for prostate cancer in 2011, 74Gys and eight years of hormone therapy! I was diagnosed with localised MIBC in November 2022. I have had three cycles of chemotherapy and was offered a radical cystectomy, however, the senior consultant...
Bladder removed in January as muscle invasive. Pet scan 4 weeks ago clear and after being admitted to hospital this week with complications of the bowel a Ct scan has detected possible bone cancer!!! I’m devasted. Due to start immunotherapy next week...
