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Hi there, Has anyone any advice on how to cope with bladder surgery? my husband has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, high- risk non muscle invasive bladder cancer. He is going to have his bladder removed next week and will be having a urostomy procedure...
Hello, hope you’re all well. I’m looking for advice, support, encouragement. My mum was diagnosed today with T1 G3 bladder cancer after TURBT. They said they did a full resection with no tumor left, and all the scans are pathology so far indicate it...
Morning all, I just wanted to post a massive thank you to you all for the support, encouragement, bad jokes and general kindness over the past month. BCG #13 to #15 has been very testing for me mentally, physically and emotionally… but my fantastic...
Went yesterday for my checkup after having chemotherapy treatment into the bladder. It showed some regrowth on the bladder lining, so they want to redo the lazer treatment and the chemotherapy. They also seen my prostate is enlarged so have put me on...
Evening all I know it’s only been two weeks but it’s still very sensitive when I pee…it had almost gone but it’s getting worse. Any tips for me. Nigel xx
Hi Everyone, my dad just found out he has a recurrence of his bladder cancer (it’s been about 15 years since last recurrence). His report from the cystoscope says the tumor is “3 cm x 5 cm patch”. Plus a few multifocal points. His doctor is telling him...
Hi my first post my husband had blood in his pee. He went for a hospital appointment by himself and had the camera inserted , he doesn’t retain information well or ask questions, he came home with information that they saw a thumb print sized tumor...
Evening all, Quick update, Had three really good wees today, plenty of flow, rather than busting to go and a dribble comes out…still a bit tender but I’m confident that I’m nearly over this round of BCG…. Love to you all Nigel xx
Hello, not yet diagnosed as awaiting an appointment. I had womb cancer 5 years ago which involved radiotherapy. I have been treated for a uti in February when there was a lot of blood in the toilet once after urinating. This cleared up but symptoms came...
Hello, bit of background about my journey so far, I am post menopausal in my late 50’s and had been experiencing some post menopausal bleeding, on investigation I was found to have a fibroid but also a tumour in my bladder. This was removed via a TURBT...
