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Hi Everyone I'm new, so please bear with me. My partner, 45, has had a Cystoscopy, and a 1 cm growth was found. He said that there were smaller growths around it. He's having TURBT procedure, next week. he's also saying, he's getting lower back...
It’s 3 years since I had the cystectomy.I am so grateful to still be here thanks to the skill of my surgeon.I would like to thank everyone here for their support especially this year which has been tough.It means so much to be a part of this community...
A big hi to the Group. I don't know if anyone is privy to information on BCG. Is there a restriction on doses at present in the NHS . Having had 9 treatments and due shortly to start on 10 to 12 , but now hear that there maybe restrictions on this...
Hi all, I hope everyone is as good as they can be. You may recall I posted a while ago stating that my bladder is basically hopeless as I'm only capable of holding around 50ML of urine. Well, since then, it's got worse, and I'm lucky if I can hold 25...
I am feeling very deflated today as I was feeling great after 1st Turbt in July, it wasn't good news Grade3 PT1 but it had not spread, I got back to work and had a normal 7-8 weeks. Had second Turbt yesterday thought it would go better as I thought just...
Hi My mom who is 80 recently had turbt results. Its a grade 3 which was taken away which we weren't expecting since told tumours only superficial. They are planning a 6 week course of bcg treatments. My mom isn't very mobile has scoliosis of spine...
Hello, I just wanted to know someone who has experience in looking after a partner who has just been diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer. he is going to have a pet scan tomorrow to determine the best way forward, either removal of the bladder or chemo...
Hi , I am currently getting to the end of my treatments before the next cystoscopy . Has anyone suffered any unexpected side effects from Epirubicin? Thanks
I start bcg treatment tomorrow and not sure if I'm OK to drive to and from appointment. Not sure what immediate effects I will have. Anyone advise please?
hi all, I've been reading peoples experiences on here for a couple of weeks now since my diagnosis with cystoscope , and just doing a first post to say hi...its been very quick since GP. sent me for ultra sound to regards a prostate investigation.i had...
