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Hi all I finished my 6x BCG induction course on 3rd June and have my flexible cystoscopy on 21st July. I started off with a large G2pTa tumour (mostly low risk with some higher hotspots) back in Jan 2024, after TURBT i had a 6 week course of Mitomycin...
Hello my husband has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer.after finding blood in his urine. after a Cystoscopy march 2025 which showed a 5mm lesion in a bladder diverticulum.(a pouch attached to the bladder ) A TURBT determined aggressive...
hi, I was given the all clear in June 2023 after chemo/radiotherapy. I had a cystoscopy last Thursday10th July which showed some questionable cells. I have now been given an appointment for a biopsy and possible cauterisation on the 29th July. I suppose...
hello friends Iam only getting around to posting this now as it is a holiday weekend here and things have been a bit busy. On Thursday evening a post appeared on the forum from someone claiming that they can cure cancer. The post denounced various...
Hi,Has anyone had a problem with the material front coming away from the backing? This happened with 3 bags from one box and it’s happened again with one from the replacement box coloplast sent.They are investigating.The replacement box has a lot number...
Hi everyone. What lovely supportive and helpful people you all are. My husband was recently diagnosed with G3 superficial bladder cancer following a TURBT when 3 tumours were removed. It was several weeks before he was informed and a second TURBT was...
Started my chemotherapy Monday gem cis finding it hard to sleep any body got any advice. Also constipation intermittently thanks in advance Phil.
Yesterday was my 6th BCG. No problems. The experience has been interesting to say the least. Over-all I haven't experienced many issues, in fact I'd say the process wasn't too bad. I wouln't describe the treatments as painful, discomfort is perhaps...
3 weeks post Robot Assisted Cysto-prostatectomy & Ileal conduit. Was not prepared for how upset my bowel got due to the surgery. Focus rightly on getting the bowel working again after the surgery, but no mention about having very loose motions. Currently...
I have my RC booked for 29/7. Im not nervous or apprehensive at all,in fact I can't wait. Its just that time seems to have gone on a go slow or work to rule or something. It seems like a month since the 1st of July and I have 3 weeks more to wait. Ive...
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