Share a piece of advice or a quote that's helped you [Giveaway Bonus Entry!] The compassion blanket Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are hosting a compassion blanket giveaway and as a bonus entry we ask that you share: ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
FeaturedRecurring CancerI have had bladder cancer four times, three times in the last 18 months. Each time involves a surgery followed by BCG or mitomycin or both. I have another cystoscopy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSurgeryCystosopy & Screening
What can I expect from 1st visit with Uroligist I will have my 1st appointment with my urologist on 7-7. What should I expect....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
RLS-whole bodyHello, My husband was diagnosed September 2020 with bladder cancer and has undergone one round of BCG. A new tumor is present and he will undergo a TURBT and 2nd...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSide Effects
What are the Pros and Cons to doing BCG maintenance for several years before having a cystectomy?I have this underlying concern that after several years of doing BCG I will need to remove the bladder anyway. If this is the case, what are the pros to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
BCG Ready Set Go!!!Today I was notified that I can now start my BCG treatment after 18 months since first being diagnosed with bladder cancer and 5 TURBT surgeries later. I have aggressive...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesSurgeryTreatment
what is a bcg treatment Just had my first surgery 6/10/21 Where can I learn all these terms. Also but not really sure I want to go through all of this if this is how...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedDepression
Cytology ResultsI just got copied on my cytology results. They say that I am negative for high grade urothelial carcinoma but that I have scattered urothelial cells and squamous cells present...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
slippery elm supplement to make cystoscopy less miserableI was told to consider something from the health food store for helping the body deal with cystoscopy. Supposedly it makes mucous more available where needed, with digestive benefits, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCystosopy & Screening