Diet Coke got me bladder cancerI was a truck driver and I drank a twelve pack of diet coke every day. After twelve years I got bladder cancer....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
BCG side effects impact on successI recently had my third BCG installation for high grade NMIBC, following two turbts (tumors removed in first, no residual cancer in second). With this third treatment, I had slightly...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSide Effects
cystoscope totals?T1 High grade 5 + years 3 x TURBT with BCG failed BCG 2 year mark + went on Gemzar.Been over 5 years and still get scopes every 3 months...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesCystosopy & Screening
2nd TURBTThe only problem I had pre my first TURBT was painless bleeding. This time I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics specific for a bladder infection and a anti-spasm med called...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
anyone held intervescial chemo fo more then 1 hourI have had BCG and now Gemzar chemo, I have never been able to hold it in for more then 1 hour. I am curious what others have experianced. ....Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesSide Effects
Anyone choose to get neobladder?I met with my oncology urologist today and he surprised me by asking if I'd considered a neobladder instead of an external bag. I know what that is, but I've...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesNeobladder
Worried Hi I am 34 year old female, I am worried I have bladder cancer but I’m not sure what to ask the doctors to test for, any advise would be...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesDiagnosis
Article Comparing BCG and GemcitabineIn one of the articles on this site it says: “According to the American Urological Association, people with low-risk NMIBC should not receive BCG. Gemcitabine may be given as a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
Side Effects of Intravesical ChemotherapyHave you experienced any unusual symptoms during intravesical chemotherapy (ex., skin, mouth, or stomach issues, etc.)? Have you felt fatigue, loss of appetite, or other uncommon side effect?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
When Post Treatment Screening EndsIn November 21, I had my 4th and penultimate annual CT Scan. The results were all clear with continued NED (No Evidence of Disease). I was of course apprehensive waiting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNED/RemissionCystosopy & Screening