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Hi all I haven't posted for a while. Post radical cystectomy i failed my CT scan and my left lymph nodes are enlarged and my left kidney . Oncology said I can't have chemo as it does not work on squamous cell carcinoma, which i have. So they booked...
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Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. I haven't posted lately so thought I would give you a wee update. Had my 18th BCG yesterday and it has been a right bummer, I have been up most of the night with terrible urgency and burning when I pass urine still...
Hi all, I just wondered if any one had an opinion or knowledge about swimming following BCG. I really need to find an exercise to keep me fit and my local leisure centre has a warm pool, for people in ‘ recovery or with long term conditions ‘ ( who knew...
I'm back again. My husband is waiting for an assessment to see if he is fit enough for his bladder to be removed. He really wants to have it done but he is not eating (only cakes, biscuits, chocolate, sweets etc.) He has no energy and sleeps endlessly...
Hi everyone Just finished my 10,11,12 bcg. I struggled through those 3 sessions. I thought my next lot were around Feb 26. I was wrong I now have a 6 month break with 2 cystoscopies booked in for Dec and March. God I'm so looking forward to these free...
Travelling to NewZealand 10th December via Emerates Birmingham Uk . I have letters from stoma nurse etc but should I contact the Airport or the Emerates before hand because of security checks and any advice for the trip would be helpful. We travel via...
Well as it's turned out the Mitomycin didn't work they now want to try me on Ethrubacin instead. I have the feeling if one didn't work what are the chances of this other one working? And if this one doesn't then are they going to keep trying different...
Hi all, came on to give an update as to where i am on my journey. Have had recurring bladder cancer over the last couple of years. Because i'm checked every 3 months the cancer is noticed early and shows up as tiny dots barely visible to me on the...
Hi all how are you all
