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Hello I’m a newbie here and I’ve been reading some of the posts. Just wanted to say hi and send my very best wishes to you all firstly. My story isn’t as involved as some I have read and I’m now worried my query will seem a little minor compared to...
Anyone else have this?
Hello, My partner was diagnosed with pTA, grade 3 bladder cancer almost 12 months ago. He has had two TURBTs and 9 sessions of BCG and is awaiting his first check cystoscopy and biopsy. Firstly to anyone going through the initial phase of diagnosis...
Had Rigid Cysto today, 4mm recurrence on dome, 2mm & 1mm above & lateral to the uteric orfices. Cold cup biopsies taken, recurrence diathermied. Feel good, hope I can stop talking tonight, have taken patecetamol & Codeine before pain even thinks about...
Hello - Im new here - Ive just gone through 6 weekly sessions of the BGT treatment and following those sessions have now rheumatoid arthritis to contend with as well Has anybody else had the same side affects please ? Have you come to terms with it...
Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me posting here today, my name is Rachel and I work as part of the Community team here at Macmillan. I just wanted to share with you all our latest Community News Blog which is a guest blog written by the ' Bladder...
Hello all, I was diagnosed with bladder wall thickening. I have appointment with urologist next Wednesday but I’m so scared at this point as from what I’ve read it’s leading to cancer. Please feel free to share your stories and journeys. pain front...
My Mum rang this morning, like she does every day and asked how I was. I was honest and said I feel like today is my last day of being normal and sh*t is about to get real. She started off Ok and we chatted for a bit about me going in for my Nephrostomy...
Hi I'm 43 apparently rare someone of my age having bladder cancer I've had surgery 4 weeks ago to remove multiple tumours. Though now been advised to have my bladder removed as they suspect the cancer will return and potentially spread, and now just awaiting...
Hi I'm recovering from some quite bad constipation, but still not normal. I was recommended to try Optibac & have been doing so for the past month. I'd say it's had no effect at all on my or my wife. Are there any other brands worth trying?
