RC surgery with a twistUpdate on my surgery I had my RC on 12/12 was released on 12/18. I have been moving forward since day one. I had the normal bladder, prostate, lymph nodes...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSurgery
How soon after TURBT should you start 6 WEEK bladder flush with BCG? Had surgery Aug 30 and still not on books for treatment. What should I do? Date to start treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesSurgeryTreatment
RC next weekHaving a radical cystectomy with ID on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 (UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh). Had a biopsy in November 2021; follow up in December- cancer had returned, it was...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesUrostomySurgery
86F bladder cancer updateI posted awhile ago when my mom (86F - 87 in 2 months) was found to have bladder cancer. She had her TURBT surgery a week ago and is recovering...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSurgeryCopingMental Health
Catheter pain after TURBTI had a TURBT 12 hours ago and was sent home with a Foley catheter. I have to go back to the doctor’s office in two days to have it...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesSide EffectsSurgeryTreatment
New to the community and getting ready for RC/IC next weekJust diagnosed in late January and I'm having surgery March 2nd. I'm scared more of the surgery than the cancer spreading. T2/HG. Wish me luck and I hope the best...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesSurgery
New patientI had coke colored urine. My primary sent me to a urologist. He ordered a CT which showed an 8mm density. I then had a cystology and was told I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryTips & Advice
Having my bladder taken outHelp! women who have had their bladders out after prior treatment. tell me what it is like to have a bag on the outside and dealing with recovery maintenance, and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Why are doctors so quick to recommend extreme solutions?I was diagnosed in Aug 2021 with HG non-invasive BC. My oncologist informed me this week that I should repeat another 6 week round of BCG since the first treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessSurgery
My Husband Wants to Keep His Bladder At All CostsHello there community. My name is Jennifer and my husband was diagnosed with Stage 2, high grade, muscle invasive bladder cancer as of April, 2021. He had the muscle invasive...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & AdviceSurgeryNeobladder