DiagnosisHello. Had gross heamaturia and clots all one morning, gradually tailed off during the day and had one funny looking worm like thing since. Report on sample said no infection...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningDiagnosis
reassuranceGood news is cytology came back negative, cat scan was all good, urologist said abdomen and pelvis scans were boring, which is good but wants to do s cystoscopy on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCystosopy & Screening
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...Reactions0reactionsComments39 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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments46 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCystosopy & ScreeningSide Effects
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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingCystosopy & ScreeningDiagnosis