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So last week I got told I had MIBC, and today I was told it’s T2 G3 I been told I need 3 rounds of chemotherapy and then surgery to remove my bladder which is a big op but if it’s to give me my life back that’s what I need to do. Has anyone been given...
Hi all, I had stage 1 non invasive cancer confirmed following turbt. Went well. 6 weeks on I'm having pain exercising and when weeing. Also, my wee smells very strongly and different. I've not had my kidneys checked and worried there may be problems there...
Hi, my dad had his RC in August. I think he is doing really well, and am so proud of how he has handled it all. He had his stents taken out on Monday and since then has had some discomfort in his back. He thinks it is in his kidneys, but I don't know...
I was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year 12 months ago. The tumour was 2cm T1 G3. Had treatments for BCG with MMC. I 6 rounds of BCG 3 of MMC I took all the treatments well and got through. Regular check up with camera nothing found 3 biopsy’s done...
Just saying hello to everyone, and hoping to read lots of useful information in the coming days.
Hi, In January of this year my dad was diagnosed with grade 3 T1 CIS of the bladder. First turbt to remove the tumour and first round (6weeks) of BCG has been completed and was tolerated well however a follow up cystoscopy and biopsy has come back as...
Hi everyone, recently diagnosed and would like to ask a question. I have sarcomatoid bladder cancer, bladder and prostate and all pelvic lymph nodes removed 8 weeks ago. I read awful things about this variant. Is there anyone else in the group with some...
I have been diagnosed Bladder cancer stage 4. I am starting chemo next week to last 3 months, with bladder removal in January. My chances of cure have been given at 50%. My wonderful wife has been so supportive, but initially blocking out the chance...
Hello, had a RC about 2 weeks ago. I'm ok ecept for strong nausea and diarrhea, sometimes in the middle of the night. Any advice or recommendation.I am taking anti sickness medicibe so that I can eat something. I use to love eating and cooking, now I...
Hi all how long has everyone waited for test results after TURBT? They say maximum 2 weeks but I’m wondering if it’s longer in the current climate.
