FeaturedSwimming with a urostomyMy husband is three years post bladder and prostate removal. We have adjusted to the bag, but don't understand how he is supposed to swim in a pool or the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedBladder cancer I just wondered what people’s symptoms were for bladder cancer please. I don’t have any blood. By struggle to know when I need to go for a wee and I...Reactions0reactionsComments35 replies
Active 6 days ago2-3 CM tumor and sessile legionsI am scheduled for a TURBT this coming Friday. They haven't given me much information as to whether they will be removing the tumors or just doing a biopsy. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingSurgeryTreatment
I've had a neobladder for a year and am still experiencing overnight leakage I have had a neobladder for a year now. I still have heavy leakage overnight. I try to stop drinking liquids 2 hours before bed, but I still wake up...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNeobladderSleep
Bladder Cancer: A Look Through My EyesI was expecting the procedures to improve the quality of my life; this is far from the truth. The damage done by the many cystotomies and radiation therapy has left...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTreatment
BCG treatmentHi Everyone, I wanted to reach out for some advice and insight regarding my recent treatment for high-grade T1 bladder cancer. I was diagnosed in February 2023, and after a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
BC T2 muscle invasive Do what is necessary Then do what is possible You will end up doing the impossible, I did it and I was diagnosed with an aggressive Muscle invasive BC, my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Just checking inI head towards my 7 years since my major surgery for bladder cancer and creation of my two stomas - 7 years on 1st Nov. I am doing well at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Possdible returnHigh Grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, removed 2009 by TURBT, followed by 9 BCG treatments (stopped due to excessive bleeding following each treatment) Checkup Cystos every year all negative, non...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningSymptoms
Treatment optionAfter my surgery for T1 non muscle invasive in 2021, I am currently faced with T2 muscle invasive CA as seen in my CT urography scan. It hasn't gotten to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisTreatmentSecond Opinion
Are you awake during a cystoscopy?When undergoing a cystoscopy, do you receive any anesthesia? Does the anesthesia numb the area or are you put to sleep?...Reactions0reactionsComments31 replies