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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...
My husband had his bladder removed just over 1 year ago along with his prostate. A new bladder was constructed using a portion of his intestine. Has anyone else had this procedure. We'd love to chat and share experiences if you have.
Hi all hope you are all ok today , I was just wondering if anyone can tell me how long they waited for their second biopsy before they started their treatment, I had my first one sort of mid March , apparently I have to have a second one ( sort of mopping...
Hi all, I have been following this forum for many weeks now which I have found to be of great comfort. I am truly sorry to read all of your unuique experiences. My dear 75 year old Mum recently received her biopsy results which we had been told to prepare...
Hi,Can I ask how long you have all waited for results ? I know people have had to wait longer for appts and tests in the pandemic.Love to you all Jane x
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with a brused/sharpe pain in urethra after catheter removal? I've had many second TURBT catheter removed 23rd April, it was the same the first time,but I caught a infection,it seems to be just...
Such lovely encouraging feedback thank you I have just had a telephone call from Urology and have been referred to Leicester Hospital to have my bladder removed. It would seem that, because BCG has not worked for me, the only other option ( Mitomycin...
Hello all, just asking anyone out there who is suffering from bladder irritation or cystitis as a result of BCG treatment and what they have been recommended in treatment. I have had months now of pain/frequency of passing urine. I spoke to my urology...
Hubby has G3 T2/3+cis muscle invasive bladder cancer. He has had radiotherapy . Prior to this last June he had kidney stent .He had pain inside from them on. April 4 this year he had the stent replaced ,the consultant hoping it would cure pain but since...
