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Hi everyone, hope everyone is doing ok no matter what their circumstances are.I’ve had my second TURBT, done on Friday just gone .I’m feeling ok and now awaiting the results and follow up appointment from my medical team. The doctor that discharged me...
Hello, I have been told I am eligible for a partial cystectomy followed by chemo radiotherapy as my 3cm tumour was removed from dome of bladder (t2 mibc).Or I can have another turbt, again with chemo radiotherapy after. Of course I am being advised that...
Hi all , I'm new and recovering from what feels like I have been hit by a speeding train ! Information overload for you all sorry just need to get it out I'm 47 and have been told that it's rare for somebody my age to have grade 3 bladder cancer with...
Had my follow up cystocopy this morning and it was clear. Well uncomfortable but Well relieved. All that showed up was a bit of red where my tumour had been removed 10 nweeks ago. I feel very lucky at the moment but i am also aware that things can turn...
I had the above investigations done 3 weeks ago I've just had consultation letter come through to discuss results it's not till 4th July which will be 6 weeks . I'm feeling hopeful as surely if bad news would see me sooner or am I being a bit silly as...
Hi, I started my Bladder Cancer journey in February this year with blood in my pee, Doc referred on a 2 week pathway. I have since had CT, camera, TURBT and a further Resection. It is G3 pT1, which I understand is quite aggressive. I met with my consultant...
Hello all I am a 48 male living in dagenham essex ² It tore me apart looking at the video screen whilst camera inside , 4 tumors were there .. flat egg shaped . I have had turbt on 20th November saying it is localised to right wall of bladder. had...
Hi all hope you are well. Would bods who have had their bladder removed be OK speaking about any mild to extreme mid to long terms problems they face please? Saw the Hannah Fry doc and she spoke getting lymphodemia following radical surgery for cervical...
Hello all I’m now 5 weeks post operative from radical cystectomy and yesterday started to experience sharp pains in my groin which feel like little electric shocks. I’m still very numb around my incision scar but these sharp pains are getting through...
Hi everyone I have just been diagnosed with bladder cancer, stage 3 level 2, and about to start chemotherapy. Listening to the consultant and his staff I find I am more worried about the side affects of the treatment then the chemotherapy. I was just...
