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I have 11 sessions to go last camera check was all clear but I am finding it hard to have a good night sleep due to hot sweats I have another two sessions to have this year
Hi All, My brother has his appointment with the Oncologist in just over a week's time which I'm going along to. I've had some concerns about the hospital and thought about getting a referral elsewhere as there were a couple of things like the surgeon...
Hello I was told that I have malt lymphoma rather than 'at least' stage 3 bladder cancer Could there be a mistake? Would histology make a mistake? Do biopsies get checked by more than one person?
Hello. I am new here. My mum has been diagnosed with muscle invasive bladder cancer her only treatment being removal of bladder and a stoma put in. mum is 80. Mum has yet to make a decision on whether she wants the surgery as she is focusing so much on...
Hi. I was never told, but then again I never asked, (will now though), why, as someone with aggressive NMIBC I was not a candidate for a cystectomy. The only way to permanently eradicate bladder cancer, to stop it in its tracks from ever returning, is...
Hi My partner is now suffering getting to sleep with the current standard pillows as they interfere with his nephrostomy, pipe and fitting on his back, are there any other users out there that can give tips of how they manage, or maybe have found a suitable...
Evening all, not been about much, luckily not BC related… breathing has been bad, it’s either. 1 anxiety.. 2. asthma 3. inflammation BCG related git to see the docs this week as they think the asthma needs a review and also the sertiline....
82 year old female. I was informed I had Grade 1 aggressive NMIBC. I was informed I would not be getting my bladder taken away. I was informed my treatment would be Immunotherapy/Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy. I was informed that treatment would span 3...
Hello everyone of you lovely people. Flexi is clear, just showing inflammation. Urine sent for cytology, but the CNS is confident all looks fine . Thanks all for your support as usual, cant do this without you . Heart rate was 110 while they were doing...
Evening everyone hope you are all well just thought I’d pop on and say Hello and a catch up really pleased to see some positive results for those who have had a flexi lately Angela and BicycleGirl know you faced a few hiccups lately so great news for...
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