BCG treatment, can't hold in bladder for more than 1.5 hoursI have non invasive bladder cancer and am being treated with BCG. It is recommended to hold the BCG in the bladder for 2 hour, however I have an overactive...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningTreatmentTips & Advice
Doctor found polypsI was diagnosed with bladder cancer on May 3rd,2022. I had surgery on May 10th. Then six rounds of chemo that lasted 12 weeks because I kept getting UTI's. Then...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesDiagnosisCystosopy & Screening
Still in the testing processI almost feel guilty posting here as I am still in the testing process. I found my way to this page because of one of the stories I read from...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningSymptoms
Painful bladderI have posted here in the past about this very subject. Last May I had a cystoscopy after having 15 BCG instillations starting in 2020. The nurse who carried out...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCystosopy & Screening
urine cytologyHas anyone ever had a cystoscopy that showed NED only to have their urine cytology come back suspicious or positive? I know it can happen, but I'm trying to get...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCystosopy & Screening
Risk and Learning Help Please1st - All of you are heroes. I have been reading your stories and am inspired. Honestly, incredibly brave stories I am reading. 2nd - Apologies in advance but looking...Reactions 0 reactions Comments46 repliesCystosopy & Screening
BCG side effectsMy cystoscopy following BCG induction course indicated no evidence of disease, and I had zero side effects from the germ, for which I am grateful. Last week, I had the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSide EffectsCystosopy & Screening
Cystoscopy tomorrow Has some of you are aware I’ve been pretty anxious about everything! I have to say I feel beyond sick about tomorrow! I really do! :( I’ve spent the last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesCopingCystosopy & ScreeningDiagnosis
PolypI’m 36 and while having an ovary scan an incidental 5mm polyp was found! I’ve been beside myself with worry and still have another week to wait For cystoscope!docs have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningDepressionCoping
Newly diagnosed, Non Invasive Low grade papillary urothelial carcinomaOn 7/28/22 my current urologist did my 1st cystoscopy where they found a 1.5cm tumor. On 8/5 he did my 2nd cystoscopy where they did a biopsy and fulguration. Side...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesSecond OpinionCystosopy & ScreeningTips & Advice