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My husband is 3 weeks post op and is managing his stoma quite well. However he is very exhausted and has been since the op. He is eating and drinking well so am.hoping the exhaustion will improve. Does anyone have any advice about recovery after this...
Was diagnosed with bladder cancer over 18mts agohad 6course BCG didn't work had another 3 course had a bad reaction to it urinating all the time and feeling there was all bits in my penis it wasn't until I started on my second course that I was told I...
Hi all, it’s been a long while since I’ve last posted here, I’m looking for any advice on experience or knowledge on any cases similar to mine if anyone can help? I’m a 44 y/o male. Diagnosed with advanced BC in November 2021, had TURBT op and then...
Hi all Little update So the results are that it is cancer and it is PT a grade 2 low grade. So not in the muscle wall. CT from before op showed that bladder wall was slightly thickened. So they have decided to do another turbt to get some more...
Hi All I'm new here. My mum has just been diagnosed with bladder cancer this has become apparent after a mole being removed and a skin graft on her calf. She has lots of clots she is passing and they keep flushing her out, they are now discussing...
Hello i am back again, seeking some opinions from you lovely people. Me: diagnosed last June with pTa G1 post TURBT and mitomycin dose. Clear at 3mth flexi. Now and over recent weeks ( I posted previously about this too, sorry!), i have increasing...
Hi I was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer with one tumour blocking my ureter. I had a TURBT a few months ago and had a stent fitted. My path results came back superficial. However the one in my ureter was not removed and I was told it had spread...
Hi everyone. thank you for everyone on here who posts. It’s so informative to read. I am 39 years old and have recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. No one seems to know why I have it at this age. At every appointment everyone tells me how young...
I have just received the best news ever this morning!! After 3 TURBT procedures and going from grade 1 non invasive bladder cancer to grade 3 non invasive cancer and 6 BCG treatments, I have been given the All Clear!! My Bladder is extremely inflamed...
Hi all, my dad has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. He is 56, otherwise fit and healthy has no other health problems at all. Itcame As a massive shock as after he had his turbt op he had a letter to say he’d have a telephone appt to discuss...
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