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Always had full GA for surgery before but this time on finding two small tumours,I was offered Diathermy there and then which I opted for. Stung a little but no worse than having another flexi,and so pleased it was sorted on the day. Hopefully this...
Just diagnosed with a bladder tumour two weeks ago and I go to hospital this week for TURBT. I THINK I know what to expect - but any advice would be welcome. My sister died of bladder cancer so I am a bit ultra - sensitive!
Is anyone just being newly diagnosed with bladder cancer. I have yet to have the tumours found removed and I am terrified and so in shock and wonder if anybody is going through the same thing.
Hi A relative as bladder cancer, unable to have treatment so is terminal. Just had a scrape. Been advised that the whole bladder is nearly full of cancer and talking of possibly a drain from kidneys. Any advice please would be greatly appreciated
hi gals n guys i was 6 years clear of cancer after having my bladder removed and had an illeostomy fitted i have never been in the best of health after all these treatments i have existed not survived after bleed from my penis over the last few months...
So, Im nearly 2 months after my Radical Cysectomy (with wide margins) & still in recovery. I was warned beforehand that it would make me impotant. I have notice twice & with help from my wife, that although I can only manage the slightest errection...
Hi,I can’t believe it’s three years today since diagnosis.So much has happened since then and it has been tough at times.I’m alive though and grateful to be as the prognosis was not good.Thank you all for your support especially since Mum died.Love to...
I’m new here. My husband had his bladder prostate etc removed in October 2020. we have no intimacy anymore. We are both grieving what we’ve lost. (Though for me it’s far more about the lack of physical closeness). He has never been so good with showing...
Hi, just had my 1st TURBT on 14th June, went for my results this morning to say it's invasive and need a 2nd TURBT in about 4 weeks. Cells are high grade. How many turbt have people had? At what point do you opt for removal of the bladder? Thanks x
Hi all I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2021. Have had Turbt ops followed by 10 BCG treatments. It is stage 3 I The Doctor just rang to say I can't have any more BCG and says I have two choices: Bladder removal or to try a chemo treatment. They...
