Anyone choose to get neobladder?I met with my oncology urologist today and he surprised me by asking if I'd considered a neobladder instead of an external bag. I know what that is, but I've...reactions15repliesNeobladder
Worried Hi I am 34 year old female, I am worried I have bladder cancer but I’m not sure what to ask the doctors to test for, any advise would be...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
Article Comparing BCG and GemcitabineIn one of the articles on this site it says: “According to the American Urological Association, people with low-risk NMIBC should not receive BCG. Gemcitabine may be given as a...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Side Effects of Intravesical ChemotherapyHave you experienced any unusual symptoms during intravesical chemotherapy (ex., skin, mouth, or stomach issues, etc.)? Have you felt fatigue, loss of appetite, or other uncommon side effect?...reactions4repliesTreatmentSide Effects
When Post Treatment Screening EndsIn November 21, I had my 4th and penultimate annual CT Scan. The results were all clear with continued NED (No Evidence of Disease). I was of course apprehensive waiting...reactions2repliesNED/RemissionCystosopy & Screening
Too Many Cystoscopes?I was diagnosed with non-invasive low grade bladder cancer in 2013. (one polyp) For the first two years after had cystoscopies 4X/year. , then 2 years at 2x/year for an...reactions5replies
BCG questionI am being treated with BCG for my NMIBC Ta-T1, an approach I tried to learn about from my surgeon and through my own research. Two different nurses have done...reactions14repliesTreatment
My wafer leaksI am lucky to get three days from a put on. I heat the wafer before putting it on. What a mess. Any help would be appreciated. I empty the...reactions23repliesCoping
Another year another scope. Lucky? I guess.Just had my 7th annual pee pee scope yesterday. Always amazed what they can do to make you feel more humilated. I have two primary cancers, bladder and prostate. Can't...reactions1replyTreatmentCoping
Bladder CancerAnyone from Tampa area of Florida? Seeking a second opinion, and if you found a good doctor who is it. Thank You...reactionsrepliesSecond Opinion