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Well folks thats me been in and out of hospital . Got home on day eight and everything looks good so far . Just need to go back on 29th to have stents and drain removed then its all about getting fit and well . Im hoping to get back to work in December...
Had my 6 month cystoscopy yesterday and another all clear! I was convinced that they would find something this time so very relieved when I was clear, next check up in 6 months. Hope everyone is as well as can be; I’ve not posted much recently but am...
Thanks for letting me join. I have had a radical cystectomy with removal of my prostate and I was wondering if any body else has had the same operation. I had operation in February this year ?
I had my TURBT on Wed and unfortunately did not get feedback from surgeon even though I stayed overnight and had bladder irrigation. On discharge the following day was informed I would get Appt with MDT to discuss histology. I asked staff nurse why I...
I was expecting a phone call for BCGs 10-12, instead I got a short notice face to face appointment with my consultant. Histology from the last cystoscopy were negative so I am currently cancer free! However a decision had to be made on what to do...
Hi, would like I ask, with Covid booster jabs coming soon, does anyone know if with having cancer treatment then we can have this booster? thank you
Hello Everyone, My dad has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer aged 62. I'm not sure about the whole grading side of things but they've said it's broken through to the muscle wall and that they don't think it has spread to the lymph nodes. He...
Hi, I am about to embark on immunotherapy treatment Atezolizumab after a picc line fitted. My bladder cancer (2017) has now spread to my pelvic lymph nodes. Chemo and radiotherapy but lymph nodes shrunk and after last scan September are growing again...
Hi guys I’m so scared and it’s the middle of the night so you’re all probably asleep ♀️ ♀️ ♀️ I had a TURBT 6 weeks ago they took numerous tumours and biopsies came back high grade aggressive NOT muscle invasive. booked me in for a second TURBT on the...
Hello I am new to the group - Ive been having the BCG tratment for Bladder Cancer and have also unfortunately now had a major flare up of Rheumatoid Arthritis the latter actually causing me more pain and anguish than the original Cancer diagnosis. ...
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