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
Clinical trial TecentriqHas anyone else been affected by the news that Tecentriq is being withdrawn as a bladder cancer immunotherapy treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Zantac Seems to Have Caused My Bladder CancerHas anyone else in this forum taken Zantac prior to being diagnosed with bladder cancer? I used Zantac on-and-off for several years to relieve heartburn and acid indigestion. It worked...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesHarmful Chemicals
BCG treatmentHI, I completed 5 BCG treatments. The 5th was extremely painful. I told Dr about it. He suggested to cancel the 6th treatment. Will it make any difference in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide Effects
Talk to Someone with a NeobladderFrom our inbox: I am facing the probability of bladder removal in the coming months. I have done much research on the 2 possible means of reconstruction. I would very...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNeobladder
Recently Diagnosed "Hi All, I was diagnosed in March 2021 with T1Grade3 bladder cancer. I had the TURBT March 4th to remove the tumor and a restaging on April 1st. The cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
Drinking WaterWhen I was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year, my surgeon went through a list of causes to see if any applied to me. None did! He then asked me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHarmful Chemicals