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Hi All, I finished my inductive BCG 6 doses on 18th February. I had my pre-op assessment yesterday, before the cystoscopy with/without biopsy. This has shown anaemia, although I am taking iron tablets. I read on Google that Intravesical BCG can cause...
Just back from having my first flexible cystoscopy checkup after bcg treatment. All looked good and no recurrence could be seen, so I start the maintenance bcg next month. Hope everyone is doing well. Brian.
Evening all, I seem to be posting a lot of doom and gloom at the moment, so tonight I’m pleased to post some good news… I’ve taken small steps to improve my mind and body, no junk food for a couple of weeks, eating fresh food daily and walking most...
Hello everyone. I have been diagnosed and need an hysterectomy, ovaries and bladder removed. I am just overcoming anxiety, low self esteem and now this I am wondering if I should even bother and just let nature take it's course.I am so sorry for seeming...
Facing this next month, although I have to say I'm not too worried I have found it difficult finding first hand how it is for life afterwards, the recovery...how long it takes before you are feeling stronger, walking, exercise, food, learning to cope...
I don't know if this AI system is used in the UK, but I have a Zoom meeting with my surgeon here in Florida on Wednesday to discuss the Vesta results. It is ostensibly used to determine the suitability of BCG treatment, but can provide much more information...
My beloved brave husband died on 14 February with bladder cancer. I only have a very small pension and am worried as to how I will be able to cope financially. I have checked on Gov.Uk but cannot find what I am looking for. Please can any one advise...
Good morning This is my first post here. I have had my stoma for over 3 years with no problems until now. The skin under the outer rim of the pouch has become irritated and itchy. My stoma team has changed the pouch to a more hypoallergenic one. The...
I had bladder cancer in 2022 and completed my chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2023, I have had cystoscopes every three months since then and apart from one scare where I had a biopsy everything has been fine, I have now been moved to six month check...
Hi. I'm sure this is a forum none of us every wanted to need to join. After several weeks of dull cramps in my pelvis and kidney pain, initially with UTI symptoms, and urine tests that showed no infection but with microscopic blood, I've been referred...
