I Hope They Find a CureMy husband had never been in a hospital. He retired when he was 68. One day, he called me upstairs. He was in the bathroom, and the toilet was full...reactions1replyEnd-of-Life CareCoping
Our journey so farBack in 2016, my hubby woke to blood in his urine and had tumors removed. My hubby had high CIS grade but not into the muscle wall. He started BCG...reactions4repliesCoping
New to cancer and optionsIt began in late September with what I thought was a UTI. I went to my primary care physician, who ordered an ultrasound and bloodwork. A CT scan came next...reactions1replyDiagnosisCoping
It's BackI had an investigation for an enlarged prostate about three years ago, and bladder cancer was also discovered (ACCA KING GEORGE 3rd?). I underwent a course of BCG, and the...reactions1replyCoping
Gemcitabine Induction Therapy: Couldn't hold for 2 hrs.I was diagnosed with low-grade, non-invasive bladder cancer on 8 July 2022 at the age of 72 years. My first TURBT was done on 14 July 2022, followed by six...reactions1replyTreatmentCoping
Just a quick (re) startI was diagnosed with two papillary T1 tumors in 2001. They were resected, and I received BCG full course. I was scoped for 12 years. Nothing. 2023 CT scan showed...reactions1replyCoping
High Grade TADiagnosed, treated 2019. 5 yrs cancer free. Have other health issues, but for now cancer free. Have a routine cysto next week. As usual my BP will rise. Not because...reactions4repliesCoping
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....reactions2repliesTreatmentCopingTips & Advice
Pets of BladderCancer.net 🐾It's national pet month! Our pets are like family members and they play such a huge role in our overall mental and physical health. They're there for us on the...reactions9repliesCoping
Dargeted Chemo into bladderLove my doctor but his office doesn't have a female nurse anymore. She was wonderful. Gave me privacy. Just me and her when it came time to administer the chemo...reactions1replyCoping