surgeryI'm 81 years old in reasonable shape. I'm having open radical cystectomy on Friday morning. My Uro surgeon instructed me to avoid...reactions13repliesSurgery
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...reactions8repliesSurgery
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...reactions43repliesSurgeryTreatment
RC next weekHaving a radical cystectomy with ID on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 (UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh). Had a biopsy in November 2021; follow...reactions21repliesUrostomySurgery
86F bladder cancer updateI posted awhile ago when my mom (86F - 87 in 2 months) was found to have bladder cancer. She had her...reactions6repliesSurgeryCopingMental 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...reactions18repliesTreatmentSurgerySide Effects
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...reactions28repliesSurgery
New patientI had coke colored urine. My primary sent me to a urologist. He ordered a CT which showed an 8mm density. I...reactions2repliesSurgeryTips & 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...reactions5repliesSurgeryTreatment
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...reactions17repliesSurgeryAwarenessTips & Advice