Post TURBT & Mitomycin Lower Back PainHello, had TURBT two days ago. I’m having a lot of stabbing back pain on one side around kidneys. I may have overdone it with activity (gardening). The doc says...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Speck of Blood in urineMy mother just came back from a routine follow up cysto appointment - doctor said everything looks good. Her next cysto appointment is March 2022. Her last BCG treatment was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedNewly diagnosed, T1 bladder cancer, presenting as invisible - cystectomy or BCG - help!Hello everyone this is my first post. I've had a stressful few months. Two major surgeries for colon cancer, in theory cancer free... then two weeks later I was diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedUrostomy
FISH testing for bladder cancerI got a positive FISH test in December. Dr. ordered another FISH, cystoscopy and CT scans. All were negative. Fast forward to July. I got another positive FISH test. I...Reactions0reactionsComments17 replies
Financial CostsI’ve just been diagnosed with stage 2 Bladder cancer and have been told my bladder needs to be removed. I’ve chosen to go with the pouch. I’m on Medicare and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCost
Intravesical Mitomycin C - After It's in ThereI'm having a course of six weekly treatments with intravesical mMitomycin C. There seems no consistent advice on what to do immediately after having the Mitomycin C put in the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Cost of biopsyHi I am about 2 months over due for bladder biopsy.Due to my mental state which is much better now.I am having trouble affording the procedure.My care team does not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCost
Am I being paranoid?I hope someone could ease my mind. I have T1 grade 3 BC. So far this journey scares me to death. Due to bad medical care the first 6 months...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
Weight Management During RecoveryI have been thin my entire life. No, that is not a brag. It is just a fact of my life. I am often told how lucky I am. It...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingMental HealthDepression
FeaturedWhat are your tips for finding a good urologist?Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a bladder cancer-specific urologist. If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies