suprapubic catheterDoes anyone have experience with a suprapubic catheter?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAssistive Devices
Painful cramping of neobladder and intestinesI am a 73 year old female who lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2012 I had my bladder and urethra removed at Stanford University Medical Center. I have a neo-bladder...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesNeobladderSide Effects
Bladder cancerWas diagnosed with bladder cancer Sept. Had TURBT in October, the tumor was removed and I was told it was a rare Sarcomatoid cancer probably muscle invasive. November a CT...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone else get tired of all this cancer stuff?I have been fighting two cancers for many years now. 2008 stage IV prostate cancer and 2015 Stage 0 Bladder Cancer. Daughter is now fighting for her life with breast...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Intravescical BCG What changes in the body to expect after 1st cycle of intravescical BCG ?...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
BCG unavailabiltyGreetings. I was diagnosed early this year with NMIBC, have had two turbt procedures and am eager to begin preventive treatment. My surgeon has indicated that BCG is not available...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesSecond OpinionNewly Diagnosed
Decisions about treatment Very glad to find this forum. I’m 71 and have T2 invasive bladder cancer. I’m starting chemo treatments April 13. Yesterday I had a phone visit with the oncology doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTreatment
Reaching With Ostomy BagI’m scheduled for a RC/IC February 28. Because I have sensitive skin, I’m concerned about adhesives, etc, but am working with the doctor to find the best bag/adhesive for me...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesUrostomy
What are alternative treatments to BCG?Just recently I tried to start my second series of BCG treatments (6 sessions). I had a severe reaction on my first session so my future 5 sessions were cancelled...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Have you experienced pain or burning during urination after a TURBT?How long does this typically last?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies