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Hi, new to the group, I have been diagnosed with non muscle invasive High grade (3) tumour. I have had 2 TURBT and the latest showed visible regrowth of cancerous cells. I have arranged to start BCG in 3 weeks but was wondering whether this is the correct...
Actually starting to feel like I'm turning a corner after this horrid nearly couple of weeks. Feel like I am starting to get some answers at least and my concerns are being taken notice of finally.
Has anyone chosen not to have Cystoprostatectomy due to high risk co morbidities and had Chemoradiotherapy instead and had a good out come.
I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in October 2024. I had my first biopsy in march this year. I've had incontinence problems ever since after using ,4 pads a day.i be now had 8 rounds of bcg of which I find painful. After round 8 it felt like a red hot...
Has anyone here had to choose between cystoprostatectomy and bladder sparing. My husband was diagnosed with G3 questionable musle invasive bladder cancer. Turbt removed 99 per cent but since CPEX fitness test and MRI CT and PET scan consultant is now...
Hi I am getting my head around this. Keen to learn from others (and hopefully eventually help others) had first Turbt just had flexible cystoscopy to have stent out. Not had multi disciplinary team meeting thing yet, but specialist hinted tgat likely...
On last scan about 4th I think I am down to have another Tula and it was discussed thst I should have 6 week course of Mytomycin?. Can anyone who has had this give an idea how long after the tula the chemo commenced?.Great difficulty in getting in touch...
Doctor called at 9:22 a.m. today, a Saturday. TURBT and/or biopsy No. 5 was 12 days ago. That pathology report has come in. No signs of cancer. After a few flexible scopes, five TURBTS, one full course of BCG (6 installs) and one full course (6 installs...
Well folks my one year post RC CT scan came back all clear, my bloods are A1, and I have not had any UTI for months. Great! Yesterday was my 1st Stomaversary. Where did the time go. Feeling great and very positive about the future. For me a RC was 100...
Evening all, I had BCG #15 back in September 23rd…and still I’m in pain when peeing and when going to the toilet…I feel like I’ve strained my insides…sitting, walking is painful…I’ve tried only eating food that’s bladder friendly, cut out all spicy...
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