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My mom who is almost 81 had her 1st dose of 3 bcg treatment after having a break of 6 months. She has really struggled with the side effects very high temperature and extreme fatigue. It has taken her 4days to recover. She is due another installation...
Hi I am new to the group. Apart from my dad, who also had Bladder Cancer, I do not know anyone with this condition. I have been led to believe it is mostly men who have this and have only ever seen men when I have gone for treatment so feel very alone...
Morning Everyone, I have just returned from Hospital where latest biopsy and scan results highlight another superficial tumour- non invasive. Scan all clear. I will be starting a six week course of BCG Instillations in my bladder next week. I would appreciate...
I seem to be losing access to the forum and being asked constantly to sign in ( again ) after a few seconds, is this happening to others?
Hi, am new on Forum. 70 year old lady and have had 4 episodes of very tiny growths. Just had my 2nd TULA treatment in 2 yrs and Doc wants me to now have (I think) Methatrexate 6 wk course. Has anyone had this and what are side effects and more importantly...
Hi, I have an inflamed urethra at the moment, resulting in wanting to pee every 10-15 mins. I have an instalment of BCG in two days and I doubt it'll have settled down by then. Any tips for dealing with or somehow delaying the urge to pee?
Hello, My husband is due to have a radical cystectomy next Monday with extensive lymph nodes removed. Feeling pretty scared. A very experienced surgeon will be doing the op but he’s also very blunt. Some positive experiences would really help. Thank...
Having had a ureter removed with T2, I have been offered GemCarbo chemotherapy. (I have also had my bladder and one kidney re moved) Has anyone experienced GemCarbo Therapy and how bad were the side effects? Adrian
I have had my first six BCG vaccines and expected a check up after three months, it is now two weeks of six months is this normal.
Hi everyone I have my cystoscopy and scan Friday next week. I’m scaring myself to death with possible outcomes but reading some of the threads on here and comments from you all had really made me relax more and not fret so much so thankyou is all I...
