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Hi all, I’m new to the forum, and underwent a TURBT 3 days ago. During surgery I was told the tool hit a nerve and (despite being under general anaesthetic) caused my thigh to spasm causing the surgeon to make a bladder perforation. I understand it’s...
Hi all my first post I’ve had 3 turbt and 6 weeks of b c g waiting for another 3 week session however on my last camera thing there was another tumer I am currently getting treatment in york but went to hull today for a chat about bladder removal so I...
Husband who is 82 initially diagnosed in 2019 & because of heart problems which needed a TAVI ended up with radiotherapy during COVID. Now the cancer is back & we're waiting for CT scan & anaesthetic assessment which are scheduled for next week. We're...
hi, I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I have just complete my third week of a four week course of radiotherapy ( having chemoradiotherapy) and I am in a lot of pain in my genital area. I have just had a urine test to rule out a UTI and that...
Just been diagnosed with high grade muscle invasive bladder cancer and a bit scared of the future. Not sure if I can have treatment as one of my kidneys has been badly affected by the tumour. Just hoping I can have radiotherapy. In limbo at the moment...
Diagnosis stage 3 muscle invasive bladder cancer. 105g moved at turbt but plenty left with tentacles. Treatment offered bladder removal but chemotherapy 1st. Told referral to oncologist was urgent. We have to ring oncology; they have not contacted us...
Hi my husband has just finished his first 6 weeks of bcg treatment. I’m sure it’s a “man” thing - I know not very pc - but I’m finding it hard to support him as he’s quite a closed stiff upper lip person and my support is sometimes construed as nagging...
Hi im new on here, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. It was a complete shock as I never felt ill. Since then I’ve had a cystectomy, hysterectomy and a stoma. I’m learning to live with this but some days it makes me feel ‘why me’
Hi all hope you are all well. I had my meeting with he consultant for op and oncology results a couple of weeks ago, and it was positive the consultant said there was now no cancer that he could tell. BUT and there is always a but , the cancer was in...
Hello there My husband completed his radio therapy treatment last Thursday and is not due to see the Specialist in charge until 9th July. Sorry if I seem to be obtuse but how will they know if the treatment has been successful or not. Can they tell...
