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Hi, I was wondering if anyone had cystitis cystica and also wanted to know how they’ve been coping with it. I’m 25 and have had it for 5 years. I’m going to end up needing a cystectomy and it’s very nerve wracking. I feel like I can’t enjoy my youth...
I posted before about my father in law having a diagnosis of bladder and prostate cancer. All scan results are now in and the consultant appointment was today. Two primary cancers rather than a spread, and referral for RC and prostate removal. Absolutely...
Hello everyone, this is a bit of a whirlwind and i am trying to keep my head together. i had no symptoms and was only referred for a flexicystoscopy because of microscopic blood in urine. I know I will be thankful to the wonderful GP for insisting , but...
Hi all, not exactly new, been here a number of weeks. Was diagnosed with bc in may 2021 was treated with turbt. Regular check ups..all clear till march 3rd just gone. Cystoscopy showed 3 tiny recurrences which were removed at the same time with diathermy...
Right next step for me after turbt. On discharge after turbt with catherter in place for a week and told I would be called to go back to remove catherter no further info.. Chatting today I found that procedure vould take some hours to insure bladder would...
I had RC on March 1st and a subsequent call from my consultant to confirm positive news from histology that no evidence of cancer remains. However soon after that had urosepsis and then when recovered, a kidney infection again treated with Antibiotics...
I am a 75 year old male who up to a few weeks ago liked to think he was fit and healthy and still working but due to some discomfort during and after taking a pee contacted my GP who over the phone prescribed antibiotics for UTI over the next few days...
Well up to now my sister has postedn my behalf Re: Turbt procedure I underwent on Friday it went well epidural by choice good move for me disappointed it was going to be an overnight stay as I had a"7day" catheter in situe but hrs later discharged to...
My husband has recently been diagnosed with a tumour in his bladder. This was completely unexpected ! He was trying to lose a considerable amount of weight and joined the gym. After going on the tread mill he was passing blood in his urine. A and E said...
I have posted on here several times about my plight due to BCG cystitis. I have had this problem for well over a year now. Today has been a particularly bad day so I rang my CNS to try and get some support. She stated (as she normally does) it will eventually...
