Did you have consultation with your Surgeon prior to BCG treatment?My recent cystoscopy revealed a recurrence of cancer activity. My surgeon mentioned scheduling another TURBT then immunotherapy with BCG. I know TURBT is necessary, but I am not feeling like...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Bladder removal Just Diagnosed by my urologist. He told me that my cancer is in the muscle. He is sending me to Vanderbilt. He seems to think that my bladder will have...Reactions0reactionsComments38 replies
Too young for this ?I am 36, male diagnosed of CIS bladder yesterday, have appointments with urologist today, been married for 5 years and have a daughter who is 2 and a half year...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesAwarenessCopingDepressionDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
refusing cystoscopyI'm scheduled for a cystoscopy next week after completing BCG treatments for my NMIBC, but am unsure if I want to proceed. In addition to the anxiety involved, I don't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCystosopy & Screening
BCG after effects Just asking if anybody has had bad side effects from BCG instillations. I have had 14 instillations over the last 18 months or so and it has given me what...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesSecond OpinionTips & AdviceSymptomsSide Effects
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 repliesSurgeryTreatment
Medication to Ease Pain from post TURBT Foley Catheter Related Bladder SpasmsI will have a routine re TURBT in a few weeks before starting bcg, as a result of T1Hg NMIBC diagnosis. The night after and day after first TURBT were...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
FeaturedRecently Diagnosed "Hi All, I was diagnosed in March 2021 with T1Grade3 bladder cancer. I had the TURBT March 4th to remove the tumor and a restaging on April 1st. The cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCostDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Diet Coke got me bladder cancerI was a truck driver and I drank a twelve pack of diet coke every day. After twelve years I got bladder cancer....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
BCG side effects impact on successI recently had my third BCG installation for high grade NMIBC, following two turbts (tumors removed in first, no residual cancer in second). With this third treatment, I had slightly...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects