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Hello. This is my first post here. Following a month of blood in urine, my husband has had tests (blood tests,CT scan and cystoscopy a couple of days ago). He was told a couple of days ago, that the cystoscopy has shown a solid 3 cm lesion arising from...
Evening all, A month before this round of BCG I was exercising regularly and eating well, this led to me sleeping well and feeling good. fast forward to now, I’ve stopped all exercise and am eating like a pig…I ate so much tonight I actually threw...
I’m Hi, I’m just looking for some guidance on what to do next. I had my TURBT with a consultant outside of my local area as this was first operation date available. They found MIBC stage 2/grade 3. Their recent MDT meeting recommended bladder removal...
My husband has been diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer T1 G3 which has spread to his postate. He was advised to have a cystectomy but just couldn't do it. He has decided to go for BCG treatment despite being told it probably won't work...
Two years after completing my treatment and finally no longer feeling the after effects of radiation cystitis my last cystoscope revealed some suspect cells. I have had a rigid cystoscope and a biopsy which showed cancerous cells have returned. I had...
My husband has been taking Mirabegron for several weeks now and has a pain in his chest on the left hand side just under a rib. I have read that this a side effect of Mirabegron and I would like to know if any one else has had this problem. He has had...
Evening all, As you know I’ve had a horrible couple of days. I do suffer with anxiety which is why I don’t drink caffeine anymore. After having BCG #14 the pain was so intense that I stopped taking my Waitrose paracetamol and went for some Parmol...
Afternoon all, had BCG #14 today at 9am held it until 11ish… extremely uncomfortable to the point where I was walking around with a cold then hot flannel on my private parts…couldn’t sit down… this went on for around an hour…trying to pee with a...
My wife's breast cancer has metastasized to her bladder, resulting in her having a nephrostomy bag procedure yesterday. Has anyone any advice how to care and managing with it? Uncertain if it will be permanent at this stage.
Hi, Does anyone have a neobladder? I’ve heard of problems with incontinence and infection. It would be good to know about any experiences you have with it. thanks Lorna
