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Im new to using a forum. Haven't been given a formal diagnosis yet. They found a mass at the dome of my bladder on a ultrasound, ive had CT scan, flexible cystoscopy and had TURBT yesterday. Its a frightening place to be.
Hi. I was referred to urologist as had what I thought to be a few UTI’s. Had first consultation and was sent for ultrasound. Then was told you have a 1cm lesion/Tumor that is most likely to be cancer. Having a contrast CT scan this week and my TURBT is...
Has anyone been diagnosed with bladder cancer after many years of self catheterisation? I have been using catheters for over 20 years following complete urinary retention. I have only ever had one cystoscope, probably ten years ago now, where it was noted...
I was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer in December 2024, which was removed January 2025. Glad to say it was non muscle invasive T1 But high grade 3. Told that I would need further treatment 18 x BCG doses which started 6 weeks post surgery. January 2026...
Having five blood transfusions in January while being treated for womb cancer I have had to have more blood tests before operation for bladder cancer due to me now having antibodies...whether they are positive or negative. Not sure what any of it means...
Hiya i'm new here. I'm Tyler a 54 year old man living in York. have just been diagnosed with bladder cancer and i'm booked in for TURBT procedure and immunotherapy. They haven't done a biopsy and looked under the microscope as yet to identify the...
Hi All. I am Max and new here. Had my flexible cystoscopy yesterday and unfortunately doc found a little growth (about 1cm) which looks like a seaweed. Noticed some blood in urine (and little clots) at the end of January and decided to get myself checked...
Afternoon everyone, So far so good…no side effects whatsoever…had treatment at 9am, held for two hours no problem.. on to pints three of water and lemon barley water, Good flow to my urine, easily the best one I’ve had…little bit of blood but no discomfort...
Hello dear friends , I am very tearful this morning and you wont believe my bad luck. I was on my way into the football on wednesday and went over on my ankle. In a bid to save my head from hitting the ground I put my left arm behind me and heard the...
Hello everyone ive got a flexible cystoscopy tomorrow to see how all the treatments i have had have worked, my stress levels are through the roof i had a ct scan 10 days ago still waiting for results from that iam trying to keep positive but finding it...
