BCG for Ta Early Stage BC50ml will be inserted into the bladder via a Suprapubic Catheter Is it painful (ie the actual solution in the bladder )? I have 6 induction weeks booked. Anyone experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingTreatment
Newly DiagnosedI’ve been newly diagnosed and advised that my bladder will have to be removed along with a ureter and certain other tissues. I welcome thoughts and recommended readings about...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
Time off work?Earlier this year I was on short term disability after my first Turbt to remove a tumor. A follow up found a new tumor and now I will be getting...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingCostCaregiving
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 repliesMental HealthDepressionCoping
Incontinent after TURBI had TURB surgery in Dec 2020.I was in significant pain for 2 months after the surgery and have also been left totally incontinent. I have just completed BCG treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentCoping
Ostomy helpI am almost 2 years post surgery. In the hospital and for a few weeks at home I had an Ostomy nurse. Once the nurse determined that my husband and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Self-CareWhether you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer recently, long ago, are in treatment, out of treatment, or a caregiver, self-care can play an important role in your well-being. What...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Finding the Silver LiningDo you appreciate things more after having bladder cancer? What do you appreciate most in your life?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Thank you.I just found this site last week and read all the stories and wish to thank all of you. Makes me realize I am not the only one with this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Cancer One Year LaterIt's been a year since being diagnosed with t1 high grade non-invasive bladder cancer. So I decided to look back at some of the blogs I was putting out to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingMental Health