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Hi all. I had my last cystoscopy/ on 1/7/.22. They had a problem refitting a catheter. Eventually, all went well. I had to meet up with the Consultant today 6/9/22 and got some unbelievable news I can't yet get my head around it. NO signs of cancer...
My app for Sunday is creeping up and I’m finding myself unable to sleep! All o hear from friends and family is you’ll be fine ..they don’t know that! None of them seem to taking all this seriously :( I’m absolutely dreading Sunday!
I had my bladder removed on the 1st of September been home for 3 days I was doing okay but suddenly yesterday I got up and loads of liquid came out of my bottom or somewhere and it’s still coming out as soon as I get up from sitting . I spoke to the nurse...
My husband had radical cystectomy (prostate sparing +bilateral extended pelvic lymphadenectomy + orthotopic neo bladder substitution fir G3, pT3, pN3 ,V1,RO TCC of bladder 4th October last year. New bladder us amazing. Working very well 17 lymph nodes...
Hi does any one here have any experience with a small sized polyp/ mass… I have a 5x4mm polyp accidentally found which is causing me great distress while awaiting tests..I have no symptoms of any sorts ..thank you
Hi. I'm new to the group, and so glad to be here. Two months ago I was diagnosed with bladder cancer. I had a biopsy on the tumour they cut out, the results came back as a grade 3 tumour on the inside of the lining. Then I had another biopsy done, this...
Had my cystectomy on 17th August and was told it would take time. I feel so overwhelmed by tiredness. It's such an effort just getting dressed. I do hope my energy levels improve soong
Hi all I had an ovary scan as a yearly check up and found a 5mm x 4mm polyp on my bladder! Was told to contact gp. I have the camera in a weeks time but I’m terrified! I’ve Googled so so much I’ve scared myself something stupid! I’m convinced it’s cancer...
Hello I was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2016 and referred for the removal of the right kidney. Following this procedure I was scanned on a regular basis to see if all was clear. About 18 months ago I was advised that I had non invasive bladder...
PET CT scan report confirms earlier CT scan findings - Disease has now spread to my lymphatic system and has shown up in several lymph nodes mainly in the abdomen, close to the original sources - the right kidney and bladder. So yet more treatment required...
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