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I was wondering if stoma bags had an expiry date. With recent events such as COVID, Brexit & wars, is it sensible to keep a few months of stoma bags in reserve in case of future supply issues? 2 weeks ago, my supplier (Medilink" sent me only 1 box instead...
Hi all, for anyone who has had their bladder removed plus the womb etc..... did you start to go through the change of life quite quickly? I had my operation 3 weeks tomorrow & I'm finding that I get hot flushes & my mood is quite low. I know I've had...
Hi, just had my Turbt on Tuesday was first in 8.30 on the Tuesday and solid blood was still coming through catheter right upto them putting the chemo drug in. They had tried 6 litres of flush but everytime they clamped red was back. They removed the...
Hi....I have been advised I need a cystectomy......I have a choice whether to or not, wondered if anyone could share their post op stories......I have been given some scary stats about having it procedure done but be great to get any thoughts/advice here...
What do I look for after radio therapy for terminal bladder cance
Hi there had my 17th bcg on Friday 17/06 only light bleeding which cleared up that evening nothing on Saturday but this afternoon 19/06 blood in urine again, this has never happened before so a little concerned.next Friday due another bcg should i wait...
Hi all I know I've been away from the group for a while, we are moving house so every spare moment of my life is spent packing and sorting. My son has moved out and is having a baby so it's been busy busy. Anyway.....a week before my 12 month Cystoscopy...
I am getting traces of bright red blood on the wet wipe when cleaning the stoma during a bag change. It isn't a lot, although today was quite a bit more than seen before. Is this something to worry about, or is it "normal"?
Hi all It's a couple of weeks since my last mitomycin treatment. Six weeks one session per week at the day procedure unit. Can't praise the staff there enough. I was told that they were a "nurse led team" which apparently means that everything is controlled...
I am 80 yrs old and considering nephrostomy tubes for both kidneys with BCG treatment one day a week for six weeks. Some of the terms on this site seem alien. I would also like to get some guidance on how to use the site.
