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I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer 3 years ago & have been having cystoscopies and biopsies ever since.
Hello all. Just joined..kept getting macmillan messages so i thought I'd sign up and see whats going on. 52 years old. Had neobladder 3 months ago. Feeling pretty good. Wifes been amazing. Started cycling again recently and going to play tennis for...
I've just had camera in to show 4 tumours 2 small 1 medium 1 large. I've been told I need the TTRBT. Treatment to start. How long is the typical waiting time for this procedure?
Hi guys, so, just over a week ago I had my rc, I'm very, very fortunate to say that my surgeon has managed to remove it all thank the lord. I feel blessed, but I've had a visit from my urologist who wants to see Mr on outpatients in 6-8 weeks time & I...
Hi everyone my name is SUZANNE I HAVE TRIED BUT CANT CHANGE MY NAME FROM SMGH I have an upcoming operation on the 8th June for a RC I am having a MITROFANOFF at THE ROYAL MARSDON HOSPITAL in Chelsea London Dr Kumar is my surgeon because they...
Loved one has bladder cancer and also wears Nephrostomy Tubes.
Hi, I was diagnosed with probable bladder cancer two weeks ago after an ultrasound showed a tumour. I've got a TURBT on Tuesday and am feeling pretty anxious about the surgery but also my future. I'm 29 and it's come out of nowhere and I'm feeling very...
Diagnosed with bladder cancer, kidney cancer and spread to lymph nodes in Jan 2022, nearing the end of chemo and then suppose to be starting immune therapy maintenance- has anyone experienced this, consultant said it’s new(passed as safe last month but...
Hi, didn't think I would find myself here but looking for a bit of support from those on the same journey. I've been diagnosed quite quickly, had episodes of my blood in my urine for 2 weeks, diagnosed and treated for a UTI at the beginning of April...
I just want to know how I can stop receiving post from this site, I’m not saying there bad but I can receive 20/30 a day, I don’t need this.
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