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Hi to all, I went and had a Ct Scan at Hospital on Saturday Morning with Contrast because Still bleeding but a few days before I went the Bleeding Stopped & I haven't had any Since but Suppose it Could Come Back Again like it has done Before. How...
Hi everyone i got diagnosed last year with bladder cancer t1 grade 3 so far ive had two different consultants ive got a hospital appointment in two weeks for biopsy results got another consultant now is this normal procedure Phil .
Good morning friends, Well, today is the day my wife and daughter go to Turkey on holiday. I was supposed to go when we booked it last year but with the diagnosis and then the RC it not possible for me to travel just yet. They deserve a break after...
Hi all Just looking to get some idea of how long after TURBT the BCG induction usually is ? I appreciate it will vary due to availability of staff etc. Also did anyone have a break of say 2 weeks mid course ? Thank you Jane
Hi all, just received the devastating news that my husband has aggressive stage 4 bladder cancer which is incurable but can be managed with chemo or radiotherapy. Still to get oncology appointment. Waiting game is horrendous. Feel so helpless and overwhelmed...
Hello all, I have had 6x BCG treatments the last one being 2 weeks ago. I didn’t have many side effects from BCG, I could hold it in ok, no burning or urgency. I felt abit tired after the last one, and had a bit of pink tinged urine but that was just...
I know it's late - I apologise! I have work tomorrow too - oh well! Waiting on my lover's kidney CT and I don't think I've ever been so terrified in my life. I've got to perform in front on 29 little people tomorrow and I am crossing every thing that...
Hi everyone I started BCG yesterday. Any tips and advice from friends on here? After the 6 treatments what happens then ? I’m trying to organise working (I’m freelance ) and my brain can’t retain what will happen when! Thanks ️
Hello everyone, not been on here visibly for a while now but still follow journeys. Just wanted to give hope to those starting on their journeys, it was two years ago today I lost my kidney, ureter and bladder cuff to cancer after being diagnosed with...
Evening all, I hope you’re all as well as can be. i went to my local Maggies on Thursday to do a session on dealing with everyday stress….it was brilliant…I’ve come away with so much positivity… It’s only now that I realise what I’ve been through...
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