My Latest Bladder Cancer Update.

[Ern007]

I got a letter yesterday saying to go for BCG treatment on the 30th May. just two days before my eye injection.

One thw letter there was no usual previous conditions and telling me my cancer was low grade, high gread, then low grade.

On the 14th july when everyone was being romantic and passing the choc - I was havong a flexy Cystpscopy.

To go back to the letter it said please come for BCG Treament on 29th May and in the spot reserved for conditions, it simple said No Cancer was found in my bladder after the flexy cystoscopy.

So nothing had grown from original cells in December. 2023.

It is very good new but - Bladder Cancer has a habbit of coming back. But for now I will be happy for what I have got.

I will stay on the BCG I think for another 18 months to 2 years. With flexy cystoscopy's to check I am clear. If it returns a TURBT will remove it.

After that it's I think TURBT - A trans urethral resection of bladder tumour if one is found and that will go on and on.

I am not 100% home free and I will always have to be checked, but ina better place than I was last year.

I also feel vindicated for my polite no thank you, for a Radical Cystocomy . (Bladder removal)

So next please can I have a miracle on my Lungs, my heart and my Kidneys,

[sassy59]

Things are sounding better Ern and good you didn’t have your bladder removed. Hoping all goes well for you now and that cancer never returns. Xxx❤️🤗

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole - It's better than I hoped for, I will keep to my treatments to give me best chance of staying free. Hoping you are OK Carole with yours, you are in my thoughts, xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

I’m pleased for you Ern and keeping my fingers crossed. I’m ok so far thank you. Have a check up next month so hoping all will be well.

Take care xxx 👍

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole - I really am pleased you are good so far. My fingers will be crossed for you next month as I sure hope it will be. Xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

Thank you Ern. Xxx❤️

[HungryHufflepuff]

that will be a lot of procedures to cope with in a short space of time but, overall it sounds like good news and seems hopeful. That is really great! 😊

[Ern007]

Thank you HH - I will cope, the last three years has taught me that. Bladder Cancer can come back, but I will be having treatment, so it's very hopefull.

[Osha in reply to Ern007]

You deserve a miracle Ern after all that you’ve gone through. Stay strong and well. The miracle is on its way to you !

[Ern007 in reply to Osha]

Thank you Osha - I got thiis far I will stay strong.

[Issy22]

Dear Ern Iam so pleased for you, that no cancer was found in your bladder. Great news. Good job you refused bladder removal, otherwise that could have lead to another list of problems.

Try not to think it will return, be positive and take each day as it comes.

Wishing you all the best for the other treatments you will be having this month.

Issy xx

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Thank you Issy - It was hard to refuse that, I know I was right, a 7 hour op. I had doubts Iwould survive. Again thank you, I am lucky, I tolerate the BCG very well . xx

[Issy22 in reply to Ern007]

Sometimes our inner self tells us when something is not right. Iam glad you made the right decision. xx

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Exactly issy, it's seemed wrong. xx

[Issy22 in reply to Ern007]

Ern sorry to change the subject but have you had amoxiclav. I was given some earlier and I can’t stop vomiting.

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Yes I have had amoxiclav and to be honest I took it easy,. You need to get some different maybe Issy. I remember when I had BC symptoms and was given amoxiclav. thinking it was a bladder infection. I would try a new one Issy xx

[Issy22 in reply to Ern007]

I will have to call Gp again tomorrow. I think they are too strong for me. Thank you Ern . xx

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

amoxiclav. is just Amoxiicllin Plus Clavulanic acid - You are unlucky it upset you. xx

[Patk1]

Any chance they could inject Yr eye same day or day before Yr bladder procedure.x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

See your pont Pat - Different places. Eye Units in in a B&Q car Park, The Day ward is in the hospital. After the catherer, I just want to get home x

[Patk1 in reply to Ern007]

Yes,I bet u do.crikey! At b+q!🙈.I hope Yr infections cleared and bladder procedure goes well .it's time u had gd news xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat - I am taking all the AB for eye until the day., make sure. The Bladder procedure is not nice, but it''s soon over xx

[Oshgosh]

good news. Well done to your positive attitude xx

[Ern007 in reply to Oshgosh]

Thank you Oshgosh xx

[Oshgosh in reply to Ern007]

A miracle would be good or maybe my body needs a reboot

[Ern007 in reply to Oshgosh]

What about a miracle and some sunny weather, to charge the batteries,

[Alberta56]

If I were an angel of the lord, but unfortunately I'm not.... Very pleased that the cancer has retreated and hope it stays that way. Good luck with your forthcoming procedures. Your entirely justified refusal to have a procedure the doctors wanted to do certainly gives me food for thought. I will know to stand up to them if at some future time they want to do something to me or hubby which I disagree with.

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you Chris Part om my decission was life changin with little quality left. worse with my other complaints, I doubt I would have stood a 6-7 hour operation.

[rosco59]

That sounds like good news. Pleased to hear it.

[Ern007 in reply to rosco59]

Thank you rosco59

[B0xermad]

I hope you remain cancer free ,if you get the kidneys lungs and heart sorted you will be healthier and able to function better I wish there was a magic wand for you Ern

[Ern007 in reply to B0xermad]

Thank you B0xermad - I managed like the most of us until BC came along. to be rid at leaset for not, helps me cope with teh other problems. I think you did wave your wand at the right time

[ledge]

So pleased for your good news. xx

[Ern007 in reply to ledge]

Thank you Ledge xx

[Mooka]

that sounds like great news. I hope all goes well on the 29th.

[Ern007 in reply to Mooka]

Thank you Mooka

[djbctla]

I’m really pleased about your news Ern. Thank God u, (as u) put it, politely refused bladder removal.

Miracle with lungs is next.

BERNARDINE 🌹🌹🌹🥰

[Ern007 in reply to djbctla]

Thank you Bernadine - With Bladderr Cancer removal. I thought of the quality of life I would have, even if I made it.

Yes we all on here have lungs and other problems, wish i could wish it away for us all. We never know though

[Greenthorn]

I sometimes wonder at the mindset of doctors, surgeons, when evaluating procedures or surgery. My mother, a, retired nurse and midwife used to refer to operations as "jobs for the boys" meaning all surgical operations were good (or bad) for their learning experiences. Personally I believe sunny weather and painting can bring miracles!👍🌱🥃

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

I remember Greebthorn when I went to hospital full off hope, and well founder as my consultant wanted me on 6 x BCG - That did not last lonf the MDT thought overwise and a a cyctoscopy was put to me - I went home then went back and declined, probably the toughest decision but in my head the right one.

I di d a pic last night so full of colout near blinded me, not good enough to show though, was 2D but it had a reason. I will be doing another today and who knows

[djbctla in reply to Greenthorn]

👍🥰🥰

[Bingo88]

Good morning Ern007. So pleased you have had good news and hope it continues with your other ailments. Surprising how some of us get various health problems and others get nothing. Hope your day goes well. Brian

[Ern007 in reply to Bingo88]

Thank you Brian, thats a fact, the rub of the green.

Take care,

[Izb1]

Such good news Ern am so pleased for you x

[Ern007 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you , Izb1 - I appreciate that x

[Thepainterswife]

it’s great news Ern , you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster over the past few years and now you can relax and concentrate on the positives going forward 😊 x

[Ern007 in reply to Thepainterswife]

Thank you Val - I will still be on tests, as I should be but now there seems a way ahead, even with COPD ect . One cloud has risen x

[watergazer]

That sounds good and promising Ern. Wish I had a magic wand to get rid of it all. X

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you Watergazer, X

[Numptybrain]

You’re still here Ern and that’s proof you’re a fighter and strong. You just keep doing what you do best making those beautiful paintings and being you, the beautiful you. All we can do when faced with horrible situations is ride through it as unfortunately life is tough, tougher for some than others but it just makes us stronger.

Take care

Wendy xx

[Ern007 in reply to Numptybrain]

I agree with all that Wendy i I had the usual before Lungs, Heary Bones but cancer is sneaky but at least now I have a chance.

xxx

[Smilesalot]

Wonderful news Ern007.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

But I wish I could grant ur other wishes🤗

Have a great day hugs Dawn

[Ern007 in reply to Smilesalot]

Thank you Dawn - I now can concentrate on the problems I had before cancer, I am sure you wished helped dawn

[Ern007 in reply to Smilesalot]

Thank you Wendy - I will still have tests which is good. I have /COPD/Heart now I can take more seriously again.Cancer takes over. Hugs back at you Dawn.

[Mavary]

well done with the good news. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

[Ern007 in reply to Mavary]

Thank you Mavary, I know you will

[Nula2]

Hi Ern, hoping for a miracle for you too🤞🤞❤️xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula at least for now I can see some light. xxxx

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

❤️xxx

[Lupaal]

Good news.

[Ern007 in reply to Lupaal]

Thank you

[Musicalways]

It is nice to have positive news

[Ern007 in reply to Musicalways]

Thank you I still will have tests, but this is good.

[Handel]

That's all very strange but really good news. I looked at TURBT and just thought of fish 😂(turbot ).

I'm sure we're all sending you miracle wishes. Stranger things have happened!

Lots of love and hugs from a very soggy Birmingham. Jan xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Handel]

Ah TURBT " trans urethral resection of bladder tumour " - That's what is stands for. You get used to it. Certainly not "fish"

Dry and glum here - But still hugs for you xxx

[Dottie11]

So glad you have this more promising news. Better than last year is good and well done foe standing your ground re procedure. So pleased fro you. xx

[Ern007 in reply to Dottie11]

Thank you Dottie - I had good reason to stand my ground. My consultant was happy with BCG but they changed it to Cystoscomy, that as far as I am concerned the very verey last chance xx

[jackdup]

That is very good news indeed, congratulations.

[Ern007 in reply to jackdup]

Thank you jackdup.

[Germantara]

It is positive news and hopefully for the future it doesn't matter how maney checks up or scans as long as its remains better outcome than you thought and I hope it does for you

[Ern007 in reply to Germantara]

Thank you Germantara - I am in a much better place than even 6 months ago, the ckeck ups are good.