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...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCoping
Intravescical BCG What changes in the body to expect after 1st cycle of intravescical BCG ?...reactions21repliesNewly 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...reactions25repliesSecond 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...reactions16repliesTreatment
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...reactions19repliesUrostomy
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...reactions7replies
Have you experienced pain or burning during urination after a TURBT?How long does this typically last?...reactions5replies
any feedback on Keytruda?I had six doses of BCG in Aug-Sep 2021 that did not stop the growth of my three small non-invasive HG tumors. I then tried 90 days of low dose...reactions7repliesTreatment
just diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and Lymph Nodes are cancerous alsoi am a very active 75 year old that just is dealing with this nasty cancer since mid January. It has turned my live upside down and having real problems...reactions5repliesCystosopy & ScreeningCoping