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I am caring for my mother in law who is 88 and was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in her bladder 2023. Due to her general health and mobility, she was advised they would be carrying out surveillance, as she wouldn't be able to tolerate the usual...
Well fought the good fight but 19 treatments in BCG is at an end. To much discomfort and damage after an exceptionally difficult six months. Consultants don't see much benefit in progressing and 18 doses is more than most countries offer and won't affect...
Hi, I am 70 year old male, who has been through Bladder cancer, to date I'm clear, but have routine Cystoscopy and BCG infusion. My wife and I are looking for travel Insurance, any suggestions Regards Glyn
Good Evening all Not been on for a little just thought I’d pop on and share some recent experience so as most of you who know me know I’m on the surveillance regime now and going well upto yet But just wanted to highlight something so I lost my father...
Hi everyone, my first post. I’ve had ongoing microscopic blood in urine since early March. 2 out of 3 lab tests. I have vaginal atrophy and rectocele and cystocele so Gp wanted cystoscopy done to rule out bladder cancer. I had it yesterday. The dr doing...
Am I panicking that they think this has spread with the possible T4aM2Mx? I dont want my mum to die. This was her discharge notes from the hospital:
my mum is having her turbt today, she went down to surgery at 330 its now 6 o'clock we are obviously all worried about her not being back yet considering the surgeon said it will be about an hour for the turbt. I am worried sick, we didnt really know...
Diagnosed in January 2025, with Stage 0 Grade III TCC Bladder, I was offered the choice between Chemo and a Cystectomy. I chose the Radical Cystectomy, and a Prostatectomy. Personal choice, and to be honest not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things...
Hi everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for a few weeks since my 76 year old Dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer. After an MRI we've found out that the cancer is likely to be at stage T3b as it looks like it's spread into some of the fat outside...
Wow this was another tough couple of months.. I’ve stopped taking pain killers i can eat and drink what I like now i can exercise now im sleeping better. I’m starting to forget what the pain was like. of course I have to thank all of you for...
