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Hi all, has any one had or heard of a grade reduction. EG I have just had a tumour removed and sent for analysis. The previous 2 tumours have been st1 gr3. I have recently completed a mitomycin course fyi. Should I hope that maybe the grade has reduced...
Between 2 groups. bladder and liver Mr W all clear for 6 years of bladder cancer However a very small patch of cancer has been found in his ureter Unfortunately it is in the left side where kidney function is 80% the right side due to previous kidney...
Hi all, like to give you a bit of history how I was diagnosed. Last year I unfortunately cought COVID and was rushed to hospital, as I was vomiting blood and very poorly. That was after I had both vaccines of astro. I was in hospital for three weeks....
Hi all I’ve just started chemotherapy last Wednesday, and I’m not feeling to bad. should I expect it to get a lot worse?
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with cis bladder cancer 2020 and have been having bcg treatment and regular cystoscopy..thankfully I have been clear .. last week I had a blood test and it revealed high lft levels the gp phoned me and said I needed a ct scan...
So an update on yesterday, I seen my consultant who I must say gave me the worse case sanario! I'm having a radical bladder removal plus they are taking away my womb etc... the fact of my age (49) and the fact that they are putting me through major surgery...
Hi everyone i am new to this group. My dad has just been diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma with plasmacytoid. We also just found out that it has spread to his bowel and are awaiting the MRI on Monday to confirm how it got there (direct growth...
I haven’t been on here for a very long time. I finished my chemo radiation on the 3rd January and I’ve been making the most of the quiet time with no tests or treatments. But Friday is looming and I have my first cystoscopy and I can’t deny I’m nervous...
Hello everyone. I've been browsing the threads on here and it is really helpful to read about other people's experiences. I was initially told I had kidney stones about 18 months ago but it now turns out I have three small tumours in my bladder and the...
So, I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss the removal of my bladder, now nerves are starting to set in & I have visions of them saying I'm not going to be able to have the surgery, or it's spread more. My sensible mind tells me they wouldn't be giving...
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