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Hi there i am a 39 year old female. I have had microscopic haematuria now for 2 years that is my only symptom. G.p said i didnt need referral because of my age and the fact nothing has changed however i pushed for one. Had cystoscopy on friday to which...
Hi all i had my first check up after TURBT on the 24th February 23. when looking they found what looked to me like mountain peaks I was then told by the person doing it that it could be scarring from op. they took pictures and said they would have...
My OH has just had a “large bladder and urethral cancers” removed under GA. They have discussed options, although I think he is keeping something from me. Our situation is quite complicated. Treatment seems to include bladder removal and therefore...
Hi everybody Devastated really , not just at the diagnosis but I feel my Dad (71) was totally neglected by the hospital . Had blood in urine July 2021 , went to the doctors and several scans later he has a very aggressiv bladder cancer so they said...
Hi I have just been given the devastating news I have bladder and possible ureter cancer. I am a 75 Yr old female,fit and active for my age. I have been given 2 choices of treatment, full bladder removal etc and a stoma bag fitted,or radiotherapy...
Hi, Hope you are all well. I am looking for some advice... My first year of BCG I had in total 15 BCG treatments. Although the last 2 were uncomfortable, I completed the first year without a problem. This year, I have started the second year cycle...
Hi all I am new on here I was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer in Sept 2020 had a turbo then had a recurrence in July 2021 had a second turbo then started bcg treatment in Sept 2021 I have had some bad times with the treatment but have stuck with...
Dad has been given a terminal diagnosis but had a first and final blast of radiotherapy last October. He had an aborted cytoscopy in January and will now be going into hospital on Friday to have the cytoscopy under an epidural. Das has a severely weakened...
Hi all I was diagnosed in December last year with a Ta G2 no treatment afterwards, but have continued to be uncomfortable down below, very sore, I’ve had 2 10lb baby’s so know how to deal with that sort of pain and soreness. I’ve had several trips to...
Hello Everyone, Just returned from golf- very cold, light snow showers. Received a telephone call from the waiting list at Preston Royal Hospital offering me a cancellation tomorrow! Good news.No Pre Op or Ovid test required. Fingers crossed. Garviv
