FeaturedRecurring CancerI have had bladder cancer four times, three times in the last 18 months. Each time involves a surgery followed by BCG or mitomycin or both. I have another cystoscopy...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSurgeryCystosopy & Screening
What can I expect from 1st visit with Uroligist I will have my 1st appointment with my urologist on 7-7. What should I expect....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
RLS-whole bodyHello, My husband was diagnosed September 2020 with bladder cancer and has undergone one round of BCG. A new tumor is present and he will undergo a TURBT and 2nd...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide Effects
What are the Pros and Cons to doing BCG maintenance for several years before having a cystectomy?I have this underlying concern that after several years of doing BCG I will need to remove the bladder anyway. If this is the case, what are the pros to...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
BCG Ready Set Go!!!Today I was notified that I can now start my BCG treatment after 18 months since first being diagnosed with bladder cancer and 5 TURBT surgeries later. I have aggressive...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSurgeryTreatment
what is a bcg treatment Just had my first surgery 6/10/21 Where can I learn all these terms. Also but not really sure I want to go through all of this if this is how...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDepressionNewly Diagnosed
Cytology ResultsI just got copied on my cytology results. They say that I am negative for high grade urothelial carcinoma but that I have scattered urothelial cells and squamous cells present...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
slippery elm supplement to make cystoscopy less miserableI was told to consider something from the health food store for helping the body deal with cystoscopy. Supposedly it makes mucous more available where needed, with digestive benefits, and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCystosopy & Screening
FeaturedSecond opinion, which should I listen to?I was originally diagnosed with t1 high grade tumor. I got a second opinion at Sloan Kettering and they downgraded it to a low grade ta. One means a second...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisSurgeryNewly Diagnosed