FISH testing for bladder cancerI got a positive FISH test in December. Dr. ordered another FISH, cystoscopy and CT scans. All were negative. Fast forward to July. I got another positive FISH test. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 replies
Financial CostsI’ve just been diagnosed with stage 2 Bladder cancer and have been told my bladder needs to be removed. I’ve chosen to go with the pouch. I’m on Medicare and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCost
Intravesical Mitomycin C - After It's in ThereI'm having a course of six weekly treatments with intravesical mMitomycin C. There seems no consistent advice on what to do immediately after having the Mitomycin C put in the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Cost of biopsyHi I am about 2 months over due for bladder biopsy.Due to my mental state which is much better now.I am having trouble affording the procedure.My care team does not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCost
Am I being paranoid?I hope someone could ease my mind. I have T1 grade 3 BC. So far this journey scares me to death. Due to bad medical care the first 6 months...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesSymptoms
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMental HealthDepressionCoping
FeaturedWhat are your tips for finding a good urologist?Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a bladder cancer-specific urologist. If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
immunotherapy opdivo side effectsi have to make a decision by sept. on if i want to enroll. i received only 1 treatment of chemo before the operation i reacted badly to the chemo.i...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCystosopy & Screening
Chemotherapy sessions finished In February 2021 I was diagnosed with high grade muscle invasive bladder cancer. What a journey I embarked on. The chemotherapy was tough and have been hospitalised with uti and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesUrostomyIntimacy
Questions about Bladder Cancer Symptoms and SignsHello everyone, I am a 32 years old male, I did a routine abdominal CAT Scan ( CT WITH IV CONTRAST) check, and the doctor found that I have asymmetric...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentNewly Diagnosed