Did you feel nauseous after bladder removal surgery?Anyone have to stay in the hospital for awhile after bladder removal for nausea?...reactions2replies
TreatmentHi - is anyone familiar with the Dr. Gonzalez protocol ? If so, any opinions ?...reactions1replyTreatment
BCG Side Effects - Week 2So treatment day is Wed for me. Wed night was pretty rough with straight up burning in my urethra! Thursday I was exhausted and bladder was sore. Friday I was...reactions14repliesSide Effects
From our inbox: What is the status of the BCG shortage?Any information regarding risk if treatment is delayed due to the shortage?...reactions1reply
Finally a Diagnosis after 1 Year of SymptomsAfter a year I finally got a diagnosis, albeit not one I really wanted to hear. Bladder cancer. The first urologist I had really gave me the run around with...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Anyone have stage 4 invasive urothelial carcinoma?My dad was diagnosed 20 days ago with stage 4 invasive urothelial carcinoma. We were told there is no treatment for it. Anyone have any experience with this type of...reactions1reply
Pros and cons of each bladder removal option?My bladder is being removed and I was given 3 options of how I will urinate; bag on the outside, pouch on the inside with a single direction stoma which...reactions1reply
BCG Side EffectsI had my 12th treatment of BCG last October. I immediately had severe pain and trouble with frequent urination. Six months later and a two week dose of Isoniazid I...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Treatment ExperiencesA bladder cancer diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind of information, including the doctor's advice for treatment. It can be difficult to know what to expect from the treatment you...reactions8repliesTreatment
What was your BCG treatment experience?From our inbox: Can anyone tell me about their BCG treatment? I'll be having BCG in a few weeks and I am scared....reactions10replies