People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Hi I'm new to this forum and was wondering if anyone else has had a bad reaction to the bcg treatment.
Hello , So my dad 87 years old went for a TURBT last Friday and unfortunately couldn't have it done he wasn't well and the anesthetist said he was too poorly to have it done ,We also have CT scan on May 24th to see if the the cancer has spread to stage...
Hi all After my first BCG last week, I had a bit of a headache and felt rather tired the next day but otherwise ok. This week a repeat except approx. 48 hrs later (appx 8pm last night) heart rate elevated (80-90 average) bpm and I'm normally 60-70....
I have asked this before I'm afraid. I had TCC in my kidney which I understand to be bladder cancer in the wrong place. Apparently its rare and I have never found anyone else with this. I couldn't have operation so just had radiotherapy which seems to...
First of all to all the lovely people on this forum a big thank you for all your messages, the cancer has gone muscle invasive now so ive been offered radiotherapy/chemotherapy or RC ive gone for radiotherapy/ chemo if anyone has gone through this any...
Hi everyone & wishing you all the best as none of us are here for fun. My husband 1st 6 BCG treatments weren't successful, he spent 12 days in hospital after 1st BCG second try. Just seen consultant it's an aggressive CIS & we were offered full dose BCG...
Hi Garviv , you are back from your jollies then . Hope you had a wonderful time . Luckily you have brought the good weather back with you. Good to have you back x
So the day I’ve been dreading is here results of biopsy and plan going forward iam supposed to be a big strong man but this bladder cancer has knocked me for six . Phil x
All came back as normal no further action. Kidney function test also done at the same time So pretty much as I expected but good to be normal and not show any signs to be concerned about.
I recently had my TURBT operation 11 weeks ago and everything genital related really cleared up after the week three or four. stranger enough after the week 9/10 I have had a weird tingling sensation in my left hip area and didn't know if this was common...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007