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8 weeks since my radical cystoprostatectomy, went to see my consultant today after they had done mdt meeting. At last some excellent news my cancer has gone. No treatment needed, just scans and check ups for the next 5 years. I've been very lucky in them...
Hi, I am having my first BCG treatment tomorrow. I have been very positive up until now, all of a sudden today my head has gone to mush and I have been panicking about being ready for tomorrow. I can't think about what I need to take tomorrow apart...
I am in hospital as I write this. Multiple tumours found in my bladder. Large tumour could not be removed. Chemotherapy not applied. Bladder was perforated in the process of trying to remove the tumour. Catheter to stay in for 7 days or more to allow...
Bladder removal or Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. Is a choice given.
Hi guys just popped by to thank all of you that jave been kind to respond to my questions and give me some reassurance, I have just seen my urologist for my pathology results and foer me it was good news, low grade ta papillary bladder lessions fulky...
Hello! my husband (62) was diagnosed 3 days ago. Everything is up in the air at the moment, waiting for a call for emergency surgery and then I suppose we take it from there. He’s feeling well in himself and very upbeat. I feel a bit useless and I’m...
Just returned from holiday to find a letter advising that my 2 year scan following radical cystectomy and later urethrectomy in 2024 is all clear of cancer. I didn’t give it much thought until the scan but been on tenterhooks in the 5 weeks since, thinking...
Hi all, I am 11 days post my first TURBT and my bleeding passing urine is going from very heavy to light and back to heavy. I have some pain in my side when I pass and through the day and still hurts a lot to pass urine I don't have a fever and I am...
Hi all thought I'd start a new post because I didn't want it to get lost. Mum's results are two tumours, superficial grade 3. BCG treatment recommended. She's unsure if she wants to do it because of the side effects. However at the moment we...
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive squamous bladder cancer 3 weeks ago and just about to start Chemo/Immunotherapy before having the cysectomy. First Chemo session is on Thursday. It has been a busy/scary/emotional few weeks and apprehensive about the...
