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Just back from the Hospital following my six month flexible cystoscopy. ALL CLEAR! One more flexible cystoscopy in six months then if all clear I will move on to Annual Checks. I told my CNS a couple of jokes. She said “ how come you say so many silly...
Evening all, Had a good sleep last night, was only up 3 times…. so today I’ve logged everything I’ve eaten and drank…the peeing got to the point today that I was pain free…I couldn’t believe it… this afternoon I had long walk then had a shower when...
Hello, I am looking for some advice. My father was diagnosed with a grade 3 transitional cell carcinoma at the end of 2023. It had spread to the lymph nodes in the pelvis and chest, and there were nodules in his chest. He had a TURBT to remove the...
Evening all, It’s been 2 weeks since BCG #18, and I’m still not getting any sleep. Last night I was up every hour for a pee…I know it’s part of the treatment but boy it’s starting to get to me…I’ve avoided all the foods and drinks that I shouldn’t be...
Finally got an appointment for my six month flexible cystoscopy, a cancellation for Thursday afternoon this week. I got the news after I had n been to Preston this morning. I was passing an electrical wholesaler when I noticed a Samsung 48 inch screen...
Good afternoon all I am having my stents removed tomorrow, its a 3 hour appointment, can anyone give me a hint at the process? Seems a long time to pull 2 tubes out ️
Hi my dad has been receiving treatment for bladder cancer for several years. They have now found CIS and recommend symptom management only. Can anyone share their experiences of how quickly it will get worse, what the symptoms are and potential prognosis...
Hello, I have been diagnosed with a rare form of bladder cancer called urachal cancer. I know what my treatment plan is but waiting for a surgery date. I think the waiting is the hardest time. I just want to start the road to recovery now.
Has anyone here got 2 nephrostomy bags? My son's kidney's aren't draining properly and he has to have 2. He hasn't got bladder cancer. He had rectal cancer and has a stoma. His ureta was cut during surgery.
My operation has been delayed as my blood is still too low... haemoglobin...further blood transfusions. I was fine to go ahead but now this delay has me thinking twice. Rechecking whether I really want this. It's an awful lot to go through, I am on my...
