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Found this discussion group by accident after searching for BC and just wanted to share my experience so far. I have had kidney stones since the beginning of the year and always associated blood in urine with the stones, all blood tests were normal. However...
I was wondering if any of you still have face to face appointments ? I’ve had a letter today saying the hospital are switching to a majority of phone appointments due to the pandemic.I have a date for the next phone appt in Feb 2023.I last had a face...
Yesterday I had my 15th BCG treatment. The nurse discussed with me the national shortage of the BCG vaccine, that I new nothing about.She has suggested that this may have been the last treatment, but it would be down to the consultant Today, I have...
Finished my treatment for bladder cancer over a year ago now but unfortunately reaction to the BCG drug has left me with chemical cystitis, and is extremely painful. Frequent visiting the toilet for a painful wee is a major problem. I had to go 21 times...
Hi I’ve got my date and it’s 17/12. My gp signed me off until 28/11 as I have a catheter fitted. I have to keep it in until I have the all clear. Do I for the sake of the 2 extras weeks stay off? Im a teacher so going to the toilet all the time to empty...
Good evening all, I had a TURBT procedure to remove a 3cm bladder tumor followed by immediate Mitomycin C installation about 4 weeks ago, I still have a bit of stinging when I pass water however nothing unbearable. I was told to expect to see scabs...
Evening all, Following my 6 weeks off after 6 treatments of mitomycin C I had my followup cystoscopy yesterday. I very relieved to say that there was no sign of any regrowth. So will be going back in another 3 months for another check. So I can...
I went to the out of hours 3 weeks ago with pain in my left side and lower back. Urine test showed blood so was given antibiotics. Two days later I was admitted to same day emergency care blood in urine again I had a bladder scan and Kidney scan. No stones...
Things are progressing since being told that I need a RC pronto. I’m feeling more at ease having seen a Stoma nurse. Today went to a support group meeting and it was good to see others thriving after going through what I’m about to. My surgery is booked...
5. How long was your recovery such as cooking moving around the house if day case 6. Did anyone also have a prolapse womb at the time of op ! Did this complicate anything ?
