My Bladder Cancer Update.

[Ern007]

As I stand now I have my LAST BCG treatment this Thursday, that will be followed in six to eight weeks with a flexy cystoscopy.

I am at moment Low Grade - If my cystoscopy shows a tumour, then I will have to go in overnight to have it removed, That would not mean back to High Grade necessarily .

They would take a biosy from the bladder tumour site -That would show whether the cells are high or low grade.

I am hoping there will be no tumour, I think probably not, but several at once can return, that is not certain and would not matter so long as bladder site remain low grade cells, which I think they will.

One thing sowed a scene of doubt - I was talking to my dedicated cancer nurse and mentioned the BCG had worked for me,. She looked and cautioned probably but wait and see.

That's where I am at moment, LOW GRADE unless anything changes,. I thing with this BCG I am having now, I will be OK - Thursday is the last and and I will have flexy systosopys every four month ago,

If any tumours do appear - They will take them and if clear, NO BCG will be needed - That I hope is my future Cystoscopy's to check and if I remain clear. the cystoscopy;s will go less.

In fact this last BCG after me tolerating them well, did make me a bit off for a couple of days. I REMAIN OPTIMISTIC.

I am posting a Collage I made ogshanging baskits and a couple of troughs - Not got in the mane garden to wet.

[sassy59]

Do remain optimistic Ern, it’s the best way to be. You are doing well and the BCG has worked I’m sure.

I too am remaining optimistic as all went well today. It seems every four months is the way forward and l have Portsmouth to look forward to in October.

You’re an inspiration so let’s go onward together. Xxxx❤️👍

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you for your post Carole. I will stay optimistic, I am like that. When I was diagnosed in July 21 - I saw my tumour and becase he said it was early, I was strangely happy with that. I am lucky, I just have a 5 mile drive to hospital. if I need a ridgid Cystosopy, then you are not allowed to drive home. I think after all the previous delays Carole. I will be sent for in July or Early August,,

With you Carol, Forward together Xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

👍💕🤞🏼🤗 xxxxx

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

🤞xxxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

P.S. l really love the flowers. They’re beautiful. Xxx😘

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you.I love baskets and troughs - Fill them with Fuchsias, Petunia and Geraniums. Started these early so tehy may finish end of August, if so will fill them full of Violas .xxx

[Izb1 in reply to sassy59]

So pleased you have good news too Carole, stay well x

[sassy59 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you Irene. Take care xxx

[Issy22 in reply to sassy59]

Glad your appointment went well sassy 👍

[sassy59 in reply to Issy22]

Thank you Issy22 xxx

[watergazer in reply to sassy59]

Glad all went well Carole xx

[sassy59 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you Anita xxx❤️

[watergazer in reply to sassy59]

❤️

[Donald_1931 in reply to sassy59]

Relieved to read this Carole. 😍xx

[sassy59 in reply to Donald_1931]

Bless you dear Don xxx❤️

[Alberta56 in reply to sassy59]

That's good news. 😄😄😄Onwards and upwards. xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Alberta56]

Yes indeed Chris, thank you xxx👍🤗

[Nula2 in reply to sassy59]

Hi Carole, great all went well for you❤️. You and Ern are both inspiring. 👍😊xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula, you’re very kind xxx🤗❤️

[HungryHufflepuff]

hoping you can remain optimistic and everything goes well for you on Thursday. Hopefully this treatment is working well. Thank you for sharing your beautiful flowers.

[Ern007 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HH - I am an optimist by nature, just one small remark made me a bit wary, but I finish my BCG this Thursday, and they a six to eight wait for cystoscopy, in my favour HH my BC is now low grade. Thank you I like containers , just as well to wet for garden.

[Yoga2011]

that’s good to hear, stay positive and you’ll be ok x

[Ern007 in reply to Yoga2011]

Thank you Yoga2011 - I normally am positive by nature x

[SharonMcKnight]

Thanks for the update. Beautiful flower photos, I love this time of year!

[Ern007 in reply to SharonMcKnight]

Thank you Sharon - In the UK in particular in the North where I live, the weather has been lousy over 12 months. Normally summer is the best

[rosco59]

Beautiful flowers. I hope it all goes well for you on Thursday.

[Ern007 in reply to rosco59]

Thank you rosco59

[stravinsky1]

Good luck, isn't it wonderful what they can do nowadays. As you know I was very lucky and didn't have bladder cancer in the end.I'm off for a knee replacement next week followed by another one 🤞 early next year and then my shoulder. As I already have a hip replacement I think i'm going to change my name to the Bionic Woman 🤣

Your flowers are beautiful, so full of colour xx

[Ern007 in reply to stravinsky1]

Thank you stravinsky1 - All sounds painfull

[B0xermad]

Hope you stay low grade and have a positive result

[Ern007 in reply to B0xermad]

Thank you B0xermad

[Bingo88]

So pleased that the news you have received Ern007 is as good as you probably could have hoped for. Just hope 🙏 it continues to be low grade. Take care my friend. Brian

[Ern007 in reply to Bingo88]

Thank you Brian.

[Numptybrain]

Beautiful baskets Ern , I haven’t done mine this year unfortunately, haven’t had the energy so I bought some artificial ones which look pretty but not as nice as the real thing. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your results are clear. Crossing everything for you.

Good luck

Wendy xx

[Ern007 in reply to Numptybrain]

Thank you Wendy, wondering if we are not a bit early. xx

[Otto11]

I hope things continue to remain positive. Take care.

[Ern007 in reply to Otto11]

Thank you otto11

[Izb1]

This all sounds good Ern and am pleased for you. You keep that positive nature and you won't go far wrong. Nice to see your colourful flowers they cheer me up no end x

[Ern007 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you Izb1 x

[Issy22]

All the best for Thursday Ern. Fingers crossed for you that everything goes really well. Good for you , remaining optimistic. A positive attitude makes all the difference. I will be thinking of you thursday and wishing you a good outcome. ❤️ issy xx

Love the beautiful flowers.🌺

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Thank you Isst

[Mavary]

it’s the only way Ern. To be positive. I hope it goes well.

[Ern007 in reply to Mavary]

Thank you Mavary - you are not wrong there,

[watergazer]

good to be optimistic Ern. Lovely flowers cx

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you watergazer - I think I prefer tubs and baskets to the soil.

[watergazer in reply to Ern007]

I like a lovely hanging basket x

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

I agree with Fuchias and Surfinias for me x

[Nicholatracy]

stay 💪 🐞

[Ern007 in reply to Nicholatracy]

Thank you Nicholatracy

[Alberta56]

Best wishes for Thursday. I hope all is well. The flowers are really pretty.

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank's Chris - I was lucky enough to have had a large part pf my working life, was with plants. x

[jackdup]

Glad to hear things are going well and you and Sassy both are remaining positive. I hope and pray things will continue positively.

[Ern007 in reply to jackdup]

Thank you jackdup - I am in a much better place than a year ago, and Sassy I am sure is the same.

[Nula2]

Lovely flowers Ern, and everything crossed here for you on Thursday🤞🤞❤️xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you nula2 - I like doing baskets and tubs, I like lots of colour.

[Dottie11]

Good luck tommorow. xx Your garden display is mighty fine. Great looking grass. We are having help removing a lot of moss. Rain and more rain not helped. xx

[Smilesalot]

That's fantastic Ern007,Keep looking forward hun

Beautiful baskets. Hugs Dawn

[Ern007 in reply to Smilesalot]

Thank you Dawn and hugs back at ya

[katieoxo60]

That's it Ern007, we have to remain optimistic, your petunias look lovely best wishes everything keeps going well.

[Ern007 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you katie - I have been in garden and cutting my Bamboo which has just thrown new shoots, I managed to break the biggest though, Nice weather for a change.

[sunshineday]

Great news Ern, it sounds optimistic and hope all goes well tomorrow. I think having positive mental attitude is like having a booster added to your meds and care. Your flowers are beautiful, such lovely colours. Sending lots of best wishes xxxJoy

[Ern007 in reply to sunshineday]

Thank you joy - I finish my BCG tomorrow, and then in a few weeks they will have a look to be sure everything is still fine. I had a surprise letter this morning asking me to turn up in a place mikes away, I said no and I can go to my local hospital, I will probablt post about it later. Loads of wishes to you Joy xxx

[sunshineday]

I can't understand why appointments staff think you'd find it easier to get to a place miles away when you can get it done close to home?? There used to be an expression many moons ago KISS - 'keep it simple stupid' it helps things flow much more easily and is less likely to create problems. It used to be the patient comes first but I think in some areas that mind thought has got lost. Hubby and I both have COVID (caught in a private hospital doing NHS cataract surgery). As hubby is clinically vulnerable we contacted surgery about antivirals. Couldn't believe it when they said in Dorset there's only one surgery that can authorise these. I thought crumbs I hope it's not rural Dorset. Fortunately it was a few miles away, but telecall was all that was needed and the GP said Cliff needed IV infusion because he's on so many regular meds that clash with the antiviral tablets. Treatment given in hospital 3 miles away, Cliff the only patient and two nurses to look after him. Just hope it soon kicks in. Look forward to reading your post and more lovely pictures xx Joy

[Ern007 in reply to sunshineday]

I can't understand why a lung specialist wants me to have a scan at all. Really is a puzzle, I have had this before.

It was so bad luck you both having COVID, reminds me what happened winter of 2022.

They kept postponing my procedure they hey it was on a year late, Me and Anne both got Covid so I had to cancel, to be fair they got me an appointment quick, for once - You could not make this up, thry phoned me up. the surgeon had Covid and had to be cancelled, I hope your hubby is better soon, bad luck that,

I am posting a space one tonight, not everones cup of tea, best ones at weekend.

Cheers for now xx

[Patk1]

Yr flowers are beautiful Ern..thanx 4 sharing them.im glad Yr optimistic.u cope with all these procedures so well x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat - getting used to it I think. x