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I am having a bad time lately. My son is in alcohol recovery and living with me since he tried to take his own life in January. He was doing fine until a relapse 3 weeks ago when he got absolutely smashed, came home, and because I would not let him...
So today my consultant rang me to tell me that they don't think my cancer has spread any further than my the wall, they have decided against chemo at this stage as they think the bladder removal with a bit of luck should cure it. Have to say, I am...
Hi I had my six monthly scan about 4 weeks ago. Not really concerned about the gap and follow up consult, as I'm not having treatment and therefore; not a priority. In addition, I usually only get a bit anxious the day before results. I also have phone...
Afternoon all, just back home after my first of 6 instillations into my bladder. A bit uncomfortable and very dizzy about half hour after, also some sweats and shivers. A friend kindly drive me home. First visit to toilet was painful. Had a sandwich and...
I just had bladder removal Monday. I stand up and it’s like I’m peeing on myself. What do I wear?
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. So, since my diagnosis just over a week ago, my family have started to behave differently towards me. They want to bubble wrap me & keep me in a bubble. Now don't get me wrong, I love my family & appreciate...
Questions on behalf of my Dad with Grade 3 T2 ( Muscle Invasive) N1 MO
Hi has anyone had just radiotherapy as treatment for non invasive bladder cancer T1 HG as my husband is not keen on BCG but may not he able to have surgery due to kidney issues. Many thanks
I had my ct scan today, now everything seems real. Totally framed out in case this has spread any further than the bladder muscle. God only knows what the next week is going to be like waiting for the results. I'm really hoping to just have a bladder...
Hi my husband aged 61 has recently being diagnosed with Ti HG & had one TURBT to remove tumour 6 weeks ago & is doing well apart from the hourly visits to the toilet day & night. On Tuesday we had follow up appointment where we thought we would go be...
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