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Hi all, I am new to this so I apologise if I am asking stupid questions. I have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and underwent my 1st TURBT on Tuesday, with a dose of chemo via the catheter. Today I feel absolutely wiped out and peeing is extremely...
Good morning all, after 2 surgeries I had my bladder and prostate removed on March the 18th. It took 9 weeks to get my lab results back following the op, and my urologist had told me that they detected cancer in 4 of the 16 lymph nodes they removed...
Just had my camera check after 15 bcg no cels have come back so just waiting for my next appointment for my next round of bcg
I am soon to start on both. How has everyone else’s journey been under this treatment.
Hi everyone finally got a date for my biopsy week on Monday so i will keeping busy to keep my mind from overthinking, got over the chemo and radiation quicker than i thought back to my fitness regime my wife has been getting colour cards so looking like...
Afternoon everyone, im still in a lot of discomfort due to BCG #18…The urology team think it’s the prostate inflammation rather than the bladder…I’ve been put on antibiotics for 2-6 weeks depending on how they work for me…my last set of BCG in September...
Had the first dose of my second round last week. Was really tired for a couple of days after. However I'm on holiday this week and suddenly today I've been in a really odd mood. Is this a result of treatment or am I just being a miserable so and so. Need...
My husband has developed rash & itch on his arms & legs, treatment after two infusions has been stopped & advised to take antihistamine , can anyone suggest how to cope with the terrible itch. Thank you
So I'm wide awake again at 4.30am for the second night. My anxiety levels are so high and I am unable to relax. I had a telephone call with my CNS on Tuesday to confirm that my last biopsies were negative for cancer cells, so my cancer is non muscle invasive...
I'm pleased to report my cystoscopy this afternoon was clear. This follows my 9-12 BCG installations 6 months ago. Another 3 to follow in a couple of weeks. So this is over a year with clear results I hope this gives cheer to some of you starting this...
