Newly diagnosedI am terrified just waiting on a date for surgery. The urologist told me to expect to spend the night on the hospital. They are saying it is a large...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiagnosis
After radical cystectomyWhen diagnosed was advised to have a radical cystectomy. I am worried about many things so I have not had it and it's been five years. Needing to know how...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesIntimacy
Terrified is an understatement.Hello all. I have symptoms of a UTI including blood in my urine. I went to the ER because I havent. even able to sleep googling what all my symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Have you named your stoma?Has naming your stoma helped you in your bladder cancer journey? Share your stoma's name below and how you chose it....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
FeaturedNewly diagnosed bladder cancer. Hello everyone. I never thought I would be joining a cancer forum at 40. I have never had any surgery or medical issues in my life. About 8 months ago...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningDiagnosisFriends & Family
Recent Turbt ProcedureHad a successful Turbt procedure five days ago. Have been up every three hours with the urge to urinate and, when I do, there is a sensation of not pain...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSide Effects
Extreme Side Effects of BCG TreatmentDiagnosed with bladder cancer; BCG treatment recommended (6 treatments). Did beautifully with Treatments 1, 2, and 3. Treatment 4 brought a little nausea/throwing up and diarrhea, but only a couple...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Granuloma from BCG?Has anybody ever had an infection from BCG treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Immunotherapy for Stage 4 Bladder Cancer - Seeking Pals for my Journey with This TreatmentI was diagnosed with "transitional cell carcinoma" (bladder cancer) in early 2019. It was in my kidney, and the right kidney had to be removed, along with the bladder cuff...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceTreatment