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Hello, A perennial question for this time of year but this is my first autumn with the big C. I have been called in by the GP surgery to have the flu jab in the next few weeks but I am also due to start a maintenance course of BCG. Is it better...
Apart from a stinking cold, I’m very well, peeing is so much easier and I think my bladder is clearing of inflammation… it’s been a long six months, Taking a few days off from work…just catching up with you all.. love to all Nigel p.s hope you...
Hi, I'm currently supporting a friend who has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. She's just had her first chemo session and is suffering from an awful taste in her mouth. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what she can try to help with this...
This is just a hello. I am RobS living in Bucks. Was diagnosed with bladder cancer on June 19th (G3 but had not yet invaded muscle). Had TURBT and Redo TURBT. About to start BCG. Any thoughts and Thank you All.
Operation went to plan I believe, should be jumping up and down with glee to tired! Had bladder, ovaries and right kidney removed. Storms nurses and most of staff lovely, nasty experience on the critical care unit must of been nightmares but felt so real...
Afternoon All from a wet and windy NW. Just had a phone call from the hospital. Annual Flexi check has been arranged for Monday afternoon. Didn't even need to chase up. You can't beat short notice so less time for anxiety. It's been over ten years now...
Since the end of February I had 3 turbt surgery and bcg treatments for 6 weeks and had to have my kidney removed between bcg Had my fourth turbt surgery 3 weeks ago pathology report came back and doctor called me today and talked about bladder removal...
Maintenance course of three weeks starts tomorrow, got transport booked for the three weeks, one year course, books for winter reading ready. Love and Light for all.
Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping your spirits up and coping with all this weather . Well its been 5 and a half weeks and i got a phonecall today about my CT . good news first ; no evidence of any lymph node involvement or metastases. Concerning...
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