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
Radical Cystectomy (RC) for a Grandma?Hi, my Mom has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Urethra cancer. We can't find much on that because it is so rare so we are cruising through bladder cancer forums...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesUrostomySurgeryTips & Advice
Lymphedema since Bladder cancer Hi, I'm hoping others on here that may of had lymph nodes removed/damaged in their groin due to Bladder cancer surgery will be able to give me advice. I had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
BCG treatment abroadHello, I have been diagnosed with urothelial carcinoma T1. After 2 surgeries and 3 doses of Pembrolizumab with 6 doses of BCG I was told that in the US they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Urostomy suppliesAre there other companies other than Edgepark to order urostomy supplies?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
My Experience with RadiotherapyI was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in May 2011, I received (37x2Gy) Radiotherapy treatments, 7 years Hormone Therapy, so consider myself very lucky to be still here! My local GP...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
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
Menstruation and BCGNurse/doctor won’t allow skipping a week when I inquired. How to handle menstruation while on BCG treatments? Is the use of tampons ok? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceCoping
Early recursion of bladder cancer - within 2 moths of TURBT operationHi Friend, I was diagnosed with superficial bladder cancer (Ta) 2 moths back - low grade. I got operated TURBT and doctors removed the tumor. Now, after 2 months the...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Alcohol?I had my 1st of 6 bladder chemo infusions yesterday. I would love a glass of wine or two. Any comments? Absolutely not? Sure, no worries?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice