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May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. Garviv x
Hi all, I'm new here, my dad was diagnosed 2 days ago with bladder cancer, and lung metastasis. We have been told all is inoperable and he is to start cistoplatin chemo in 3 weeks time. From what the doc is saying this will only help to extend his life...
A huge thank you for all the support this year.It has been hard losing mum but you have helped me through.Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year.Love Jane xxxx
From first noticing blood in the urine on November 13th 2022 to where he is now, lying in a hospital bed on a urology ward, we have been through a switchback ride of emergency hospital admittance on November 17th, cystoscopy, scans, a hair-raising episode...
Having accepted a cancelled appointment for a re-resection I then found I have covid so that cancelled and also puts in doubt my original date on 28th Dec.. I am awaiting verdict of consultant and have offered to have spinal block rather than general...
I’m off for a CT scan this morning.I really hope this one can go ahead without the contrast.The last one the other week didn’t happen because the radiographers were concerned about my allergy to the dye.They needed to put in contrast to check for blood...
My partner has stage 3 muscle invasive tumor. since his diagnosis he has lost his appetite, and lethargic and no interest in life. he has now started radiotherapy but is experiencing giddiness after treatment. is this a normal reaction?, he’s had...
Hi I have just had confirmation i have been diagnosed with bladder cancer after biopsies following a Cystoscopy. I also discovered blood in my stools whilst waiting for biopsy results. My consultant has now requested a 2 week referal to the colorectal...
Good Evening All I would appreciate any advice please After having waited a month, for my partners 2nd TURBT results. The GP, advised, that the muscle biopsy, was Inconclusive. Because of the sample of Tissue removed. Apparently, It wasn't suitable...
Hi all i was due to have a flexible cystoscopy yesterday when they checked my urine everything that could be in it was, so they haven’t done it, waiting to see if it’s an infection and need an antibiotic, was asked if I had any symptoms of a water infection...
