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Hi all, Has results this morning from 2nd TURBT op that was almost 3weeks ago. Original diagnosed as PTa G2 low grade after first TURBT. Now there is no evidence of cancer in the samples of bladder muscle. So they have decided that it is best...
Hi everyone, I am new to the group, my husband was diagnosed during covid pandemic- 2 years ago, full bladder and prostate removal, chemotherapy and now terminal stage 4, had immunotherapy for 5 months but now spread to pelvis, hip joints, hips and femur...
Hi everybody. I have a Stage 3 Intramuscular Bladder Cancer. Have had two operations to remove the tumour, and am now waiting for the appointment with the Oncologists to commence Radio/Chemo Therapy. I have been advised that the Chemo will be Gemcitabine...
Hi all, I have been recently diagnosed with T1 G3 bladder cancer. I am due a cystectomy to remove my bladder completely some time in October. I'm a rare case apparently as not only am I transplant recipient but I am also quite young for this type...
I have been offered a short course of radiotherapy for my "High risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer" Which has gone through the bladder wall into the pelvis. Would just like to hear any experiences of radiotherapy.
Hi I had a biopsy on Wednesday this week and they said the patch was very small so minimal work had to be done to remove it. They said if it's not cancer that's great news and if it is it will be "interesting" because in only 35 and I will need to attend...
My Cystectomy is next week on the 17th and I feel so stressed about it. Have read lots of information and read the threads on here. All of which helped somewhat. But am still petrified of the thought of it. More particularly about the afterwards and...
I have just got my results after my turbt 3 weeks ago. I’m a 40 year old male so it’s all been a real shock, after my operation I had the chemo straight in the bladder. I have been diagnosed with a Ta grade 2 tumour they said it’s all been removed and...
Hello, everyone. Firstly I want to thank those of you who have been supporting my daughter @Pineapple16 in relation to my husband's bladder cancer, we've found your messages to be a true source of comfort. Myself and my husband have decided to join, as...
My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer in September 2020, he had surgery to remove the large tumour and so far has had 12 BCG treatments. We were told at the start that the type of cancer it is there is a high chance of it coming back. He has had...
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