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I am struggling to come to terms with the diagnosis received last week that is grade 3 pt1. I have called the specialist nurse to see if they can advice of some psychological support to help me to come to terms with what I am dealing with. I just find...
Hello I'm not sure if this is the right place to come to but I’m terribly worried. My father in law has been diagnosed with bladder cancer recently, he’s had scans etc and had surgery on Monday 8th august to remove the tumour. The surgeon has said it...
Did anyone have fatigue along with the odd episode of blood visible in urine and a small brown batch on bladder and ended up with a diagnosis of bladder cancer. I'm stating to get nervous but feel I can't show it in front of my family incase I get them...
8 weeks since my RC and Iam finally wearing trousers with a belt but my stoma is right on my trouser line so if i fit my bag inside my trousers it cuts of my supply from my kidneys so my bag is full at the top but empty at the bottom .Apart from wearing...
It's been 6 weeks now since my cystectomy. My recovery has mainly been ok although with some blips along the way. The one thing that is starting to get me down is some changes in my bowel habits which are starting to concern me. I will have a word with...
I had a mildish (hives on head) reaction to a xray with contrast dye some 35 years ago. Doc told me then to ask for dearer dye next time. I have hade no scans etc until bladder cancer diagnosis 3 years ago. My surgeon gets annoyed as the radiology guys...
TURBT completed, biopsy resulted 3.5cm T3, offered 12 x BCG is this correct treatment plan?
We have been through various scans, cystoscopy’s and TURBT and my husband has been diagnosed with non muscle invasive bladder cancer grade 3. The next step is what the nurse described as weekly for 6 weeks drug liquid treatment, not sure exactly what...
Hi all , had my results yesterday, not what I was hoping for so my tumour was a T1mid-high grade , I now have to have another TURBT and when that is settled down I am starting on BCG treatment. I’m finding it a bit overwhelming atm but any advice you...
Hello everyone... hoping for a bit of guidance if possible. My father has recently found out he has unusual growths in his bladder - doctor has recommended a TURBT procedure under general anesthesia. My father has other medical problems and is not too...
