I haven't been on this site for ages, and I'm really impressed with how it's all developed.I was a member, and had loads of fantastic support from everyone- in fact I don't know how I would have managed without it, particularly as I wasn't coping and was put on Auntie Depressants
This was in 2001. I can see some familiar names- Pat, Roni and, of course Wendy, amongst others.
I just wanted to say hello and having been for a cysto today, let you know the great news of how I'm getting on, and to tell others how it can be.
A short potted history. Aged 55, from Chester UK, diagnosed 2000 with superficial non-invasive bladder TCC, Ta Grade 1 after a year of to-ing & fro-ing to the doctor, and being told it was my age, dryness causing urinary tract infections. TURBT with 7 more of the blighters on following check up. Intravesical Mitomycin. Numerous TURBT and a further course of Mito- treatmentover about 5 years in total. Then moved to 6 month instead of 3 month cystos. Then moved to 12 month cystos. Now have been 2 1/2 years clear- and another clear cysto today. Whoopeedoo!
Mustn't get complacent, but due to this site giving me valuable info and GREAT support, my urologist, a good diet and plenty of water, feel I could cope with it much better if/when it comes back!
So hi everyone and very best wishes to you all.
Anne