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Hi was wondering if anybody developed a rash from The stoma that is itchy the barrier stick I have been told to use, does not help any advice? Amelia 55
Hi, I have had three TURBT operations over the last 21 months; although the findings are low grade, there seems to be more growing back each time. The recovery from the last TURBT 3 months ago was quite difficult after suffering with an infection; just...
Hi all, got date for surgery 6th August. Removal of bladder and kidney. Feeling a bit emotional and anxious
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've been on here. Mainly because I've been doing my best not to think about anything cancer related! Finished my six rounds of BCG which were uneventful and no side effects whatsoever. All good. Had a RC today...
Hi been told few months ago that I have advanced tcc just finished my chemotherapy and had face to face with the doctor today and they are now going to give me Avelumab just wondering if any1 is going through this just now still can’t take in what’s happening...
Hi everyone apologies this is a long post. I never wrote much when first I’ll but now I can’t seem to stop myself. I was diagnosed with cancer in February this year (2020). Around six weeks ago the consultants at Macmillan in London narrowed it down to...
Have just had 2nd treatment of 6 and am having leg cramps around calf and shoulders is this a side effect.thanks
Hi, I'm new here. My partner was diagnosed with bladder cancer stage 4 just 2 months ago. The only option he was given was removal of his bladder and bowel, which at 73 years of age, he doesn't want. He was told by the surgeon that it's an extremely aggressive...
Day 5 of first chemo. Got up late had breakfast, but now gone back to bed as I was feeling faint. Any tips please?
Keeping fingers crossed... so the first checkup after the TURBT is after 3 months and 1 week and just over a month after the last BCG treatment. I am feeling OK. Usual pain here and there wondering if they are caused by oldish age or something more sinister...
