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My partner has G3, non muscle invasive bladder cancer diagnosed a year ago. He has has 12 BCG treatments and a clear cystoscopy a couple of months ago. The consultant sent him for a CT scan recently and said that there may be an area of infection...
Hi everyone hope all going well xx I had my 12th bcg treatment today so hopefully a break for 6 months ...I have tolerated the treatment quite well so far but today I seem to be feeling shaky and trembly..has anyone else had this it is new to me xx thank...
Hi, New to the forum. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Following a very short period of symptoms, I was sent for blood and urine samples, CT scan etc which confirmed our fears. I’m an otherwise fit and healthy 43 year old male. ...
Hi all, Not sure if this is the appropriate section of the forum to be posting this, apologies if it isn't. Whilst coming from an engineering background I feel I can cope with the treatments that come my way pretty well. The consultant explains his...
I’ve had lower back pain for the past month.The last few days I’ve had some tingling in my arms and legs so today I have e mailed our useless health centre.I have asked to speak to someone so fingers crossed I can talk to a dr.Has anyone else had spinal...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer earlier this year but it's taken me a while to process and to find this forum. I am currently having treatment at Guy's but have not met anyone else with bladder cancer and would love to connect...
Hi all, I thought I'd introduced myself. I'm Jay, and let me tell you, the last four months have been a roller coaster! I visited the GP back in August after seeing blood in my urine and experiencing persistent lower back pain. The GP did a dip test...
Hi all my husband had bladder cancer back in 2018. He had chemo and was told he was all clear. Around 10 weeks ago he suffered a stroke and off the back of that found that the cancer was back. Unfortunately the most aggressive form. Bladder removal...
Hi all I hope this finds you well Basil is feeling sore and sorry for himself. The skin surrounding him is white and sore. My stoma nurse said it's a buildup from the spray. I tried to wipe it off by spraying said spray on a dry cloth as instructed...
Hello Does anyone know the current advice about COVID boosters? I have BC Stage 4, muscle invasive in the bladder & affecting the prostate. I have had 3 Gem/CIS cycles, but was unable to take the 4th planned cycle due to Superficial Varicose veins in...
