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Been for my pre op appointment couldn't tell me anything again I had a scan yesterday and they found a mass on my right pelvis so I'm worried again now , thought today might get some answers but no ....they have reassured me what evers there and shouldn...
Hi everyone started my second cycle last Friday had more side effects including indigestion and acid reflux do the side effects get worse the more treatment's you have got to go again on Friday dreading it any advice please. All the best Phil x
Hi Everyone, following a CT scan back in June it was found that I needed to have a stent fitted from my right kidney to my bladder rather quickly. ( Due to scar tissue causing a stricture from previous TURBT's) This was done on June 30th via entry through...
Hello friends Iam heading off here at the end of the month with my family to Turkey. I have been given info mostly from my stoma nurse a few months ago on getting through security. I know I must declare my urostomy bag at security and I have the right...
Sorry got to vent a bit. Hi all I've been here a few times just a support from others dealing with the same situation as my self on stage 2 isolated bladder cancer. On the second treatment with the BCG infusion and boy hasn't it caused more abdominal...
Evening all, Does anyone have a bit of a block when trying to plan ahead for holidays ect… had a bit of a moment when thinking about the future…. apart from that all is well Love to all Nigel xx
Absolutely gutted they've rang me and cancelled my appointment which was 7th August I'm so upset now got to wait in fear longer Don't think I can do this waiting it's driving me mad
Not really with it when it comes to all the medical terminology. I generally hide behind the wife and let her do the talking and investigating. I'm awaiting a bladder removal and stoma thingy, I previously had my kidney removed and was given the all clear...
Hi everyone this time last year I was writing a post about my dads diagnosis of lung cancer .. he had a horrendous journey with chemo and immunotherapy then surgery , but he did it ! And got the all clear in December . yesterday we got the news that...
Heavy rain here in Lancashire with strong gusts of wind. No golf for me today. Forecast is for heavy rain and stronger winds for the rest of the day. Stay safe everyone.
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