Lidocaine Gel and BCGHave any of you been prepped with lidocaine gel before the catheter was placed for BCG administration? Not sure if that is ok as I was traumatized after first treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Anxious about bladder cancer.Hello everyone, I am 45 years old male, being a smoker for most of my adult life but I quit 5 weeks ago when my GP found some microhematuria in...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDepression
Daughter caring for father with new urostomy Any tips or tricks anyone can offer to help me care for my dad in the weeks following his Cystectomy with ileal conduit? My dad lives alone and will be...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Tattoo Is it OK to get tattoos while getting BCG Installments or how long should I wait after Installments ?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Picture from Laparoscopy. Could it be a bladder cancer?Hi all, I had laparoscopic surgery today and doctor mentioned dark spot and a little growth on my bladder look suspicious. Does it look like any condition of the bladder?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCystosopy & Screening
NED prior to RCHello Everyone! I'm new to the forum. Firstly, I want to thank you each for sharing your experience & tips. I'm relatively new on the BC path. I'm 59yro and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNED/Remission
Bladder removal v radiotherapy/chemotherapy Goodmorning could I ask if anyone has had thier bladder removed and how did they find the process during and after surgery! My husband may have to have his removed...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
ConcernedI'm new to this so please forgive the errors I had a Radical Cysoctomy about 18 months ago. Things are getting back to normal except I continue to have some...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
New & ScaredHi everyone! My little tumor was discovered this week & my TURBT surgery is scheduled for Tuesday. I’m a 39 year old female (non smoker) & I have 3 kiddos...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Neo BladderI am a female and had my Neo Bladder surgery 6 years ago. Recovery was uncomplicated and tedious. Wore a catheter for 7 weeks afterward. For six years I leak...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNeobladder