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Dad has been given a terminal diagnosis but had a first and final blast of radiotherapy last October along with 5 blood transfusions because he was bleeding so profusely. Thankfully the radiotherapy did stop the bleeding, until now. Dad is now having...
Curious what names others here have given their Stomas' Mine is call Ernie..... Don't ask me why I came up with that name lol
Good morning All, I am new here and have joined in support of my father of who we have just found out has bladder cancer. He was due a CT scan and biopsy next week to determine more, however, has yesterday tested positive for covid. He had been given...
Hi everyone , I hope you are well. Been a while since I posted . Circa 3 years ago I had a kidney removed due to cancer. then discovered I had stage 1 grade 3 bladder cancer. Instead of bladder removal I chose 3 monthly bladder inspections . I have...
Hi new to this group, my partner had his operation on Tuesday and not doing to good at the moment, I know it's only 48 hours but I wondered if anyone can help in some advice who has had the same operation.
Hi there i have just today been told my biopsy taken at time of the TURBT operation showed squamous cancer cells. Early days and all very new and strange. I am told this is a brilliant group to join for support - so hello everyone. Anyone out there...
Hi all, I'm not a big drinker a pint or two a week. However since my diagnosis (end November) I've not touched any alcohol, including during Christmas etc. I've had two TURBT operations since and I'm currently two weeks in from my last operation....
Greetings from a cool Walton Le Dale. Just returned from my morning stroll with the old chocolate Labrador. Finally got a date for my rigid cystoscopy to scrape away the superficial tumour -Monday 6th March. Next week Pre Op and Covid test. Having a busy...
Hi all, sorry to jump in. I'm new to these forums! I'm currently waiting to speak with my Dr about my urinary tract CT. But I'm driving myself mad looking at my images!
Hello, just joined and wanted to say Hello!! I had my appointment for my first flexible cystoscopy confirmed today on the 2 week referral scheme. It’s been a whirlwind few days from being contacted by my GP for a routine urine test, which I thought looked...
