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Good evening all, I’ve been trying to get back to running for all sorts of reasons, the main one is I love it… I’ve been following the couch to 5k ( walk / run ) app. ive been getting as far as running for two minutes then having to walk…ect ect…...
Hi, all. Been away from a bit. Long story short, after I completed an induction course of BCG (6 installs), TURBT No. 4 still showed the presence of cancer ... but it was now in a bit of an improved state, from HGT1 to HGTa. So, a bit bummed, but my urologist...
After effects of bcg treatment how long do they last l have had 12 treatments, over a year and two turbt i feel completely drained does any one else feel like this. Thankfully they have been successful Kay
Evening all, Got a message today saying that a phone appointment has been made for me on Tuesday afternoon, I can only assume that this is for the results of the MRI on the prostate…it’s only now that I’m starting to get nervous…. hope you’re all...
Hi just wondered about fatigue after bcc treatment 12 treatments but I feel fatigued all the time it’s over a month since my last one does any one else feel like this.
Same as most in here with the BCG TREATMENT. I have every time. UTI. I wish could get the antibiotics at the hospital cus not like the old days just turn up and make an appointment, no. You have to call then told. Call at 8am. That's if you get through...
Hi, I started my second course of BCG last Thursday after completing the first round in April. The first round was fairly unremarkable; I experienced the normal side effects of frequency, urgency, lethargy etc. This time it is completely different,...
hi everyone. I had a rigid cystoscopy today. The good part is the original tumour has not come back. But there is a small 1cm red patch they have decided to biopsy. I suppose I’m just wondering if others have any wise words! I have an appointment for...
Hi All, This is my first post. My husband had his first TURBT procedure on 20th May, a small tumour was removed the results were on the 26th June no treatment needed just a follow up appointment in around 3 months, we were absolutely thrilled with...
Hi all, I've joined this group as my Dad recently found out he had bladder cancer. He had a Radical Cystectomy on Friday, and I'm so worried about him. He feels so awful and the recovery does not seem to be going to plan. No one seems to be really...
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