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Hi all Im booked in for the op tomorrow after it being cancelled in December.I’m feeling really scared especially what problems arise after . I just want to say a big thank you to you all for all your help and guidance when I needed it. Thank you...
Hello folks, just a simple question has anybody out there experienced ialuril installation, it's a bladder wash treatment to help repair the bladder lining. Interested in any experiences.
Hi all I hope you don't mind me posting here today again. I recently shared a link to a Community News Blog in this thread (click to go to orginal discussion) . Members of the group were good enough to suggest another blog topic around some of the more...
Again thanks all and best wishes
Hello all, I have had 14 BCG treatments and I am asking if any of you are in a similar position as me. I have had a lot of pain and discomfort since my last installation at the end of September. It seemed to make it worse when I had a cystoscopy just...
After a series of blood tests showing reducing kidney function, I went for an urgent nephrostomy on Friday. This was to recelive the pressure on a blocked kidney. I now have a bag which we clip to my underwear. My Radical cystectomy is set for 18th...
Hello I'm new to this site. Just asking is anybody having problems after their BCG treatments? I have had 14 and after the last two in mid to late September 2021 I have suffered a certain amount of pain and discomfort. Did have the same earlier in the...
Thought I was having second TURBT in December, had pre ops - No word yet, are these procedures held up because of COVID, I live NW England
Hi all I have my TURBT coming on the 11th Jan after it being cancelled before Xmas. I was so disappointed it was cancelled and the wait again is agonising. I still have cold symptoms and haven’t seen my gp in nearly 2 years. every consolation...
My partner had a phone call today from his consultant to say that he suspects he has prostate cancer from an MRI scan last week. This has just floored us as we have been dealing with non muscle invasive bladder cancer with TURBT and BCG. I have read...
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