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My father (in his 70s) has been diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer. I am terrified. Not only because of fear of the 'obvious' but fear of the future in general and my role in supporting both of my parents. I can't smile, laugh and if I do it is...
I used to smoke... quite a lot. I quit 25 years ago, so I have smoked since I was 14, which means I have smoked for 19 years. My consultant though said that my cancer was very likely caused by tobacco smoke... so I am curious now: how many people here...
Mr Wilbert has been clear for 5 years Next check due February This evening he went to the loo and there was blood in his urine Going to contact urology nurse and gp in morning Trying not to panic Wilbert
Hi, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer on 29/09/2021, I was very poorly with kidney failure so couldn't have GA, on the 10/11/2021 I had TURBT, two days later I got an appointment for 17/11/2021 to see an oncologist, is this normal as I have not yet...
Greetings from an overcast but mild Walton Le Dale. Just back from my Covid drive through test centre at Chorley Hospital. In and out in literally a minute. Swab is still slightly irritating but over in seconds. Ready for my Rigid Cystoscopy on Thursday...
Having had the all clear from the first check after the BCG induction course, I have had the first of the 3 treatments course after the induction last Thursday. Not very good. I am now definitely convinced that the way they administer the treatment is...
Yesterday I finally got the results of the biopsies from the checkup I did on 13th October. All clear!!! I know, it can (and probably will) come back at some point in time... but for now it is celebration time! I will start the maintenance BCG treatment...
Hello everyone, OK new to the group so be kind. Following blood in my pee and numerous tests I have been diagnosed with a tumour in the bladder. I had some good news in that I could possibly have the operation TURBT on Monday 8th but I would need...
I am making a study of all the catheters I can get to find out what the best one is for me. In other words under the headings simple to use, doesnt hurt, how,many hands you really need, pre coated etc. If anyone knows if this information already exists...
So after talking to the consultant re my dad's bladder cancer,which has not spread and is muscle invasive. Due to him having cerebral palsy it's been advised he try palliative radiotherapy once a week for 6 weeks due to the effects on his quality of life...
