Hi Cindi,  Thank you for your message, I also think about you and Jennifer often and hope you're both ok. I had my 5th treatment on Monday, its really affecting me now so much more than the other treatments, my oncologist says its normal though, my bladder is quite painful and I feel fatigue all of the time, I also have other side effects too with my skin and hydration also nerve pain, I'm taking pain relief also drinking plenty of fluids, one more treatment next Monday until March next year, early February my surgeon will go in and have a look n see, I'm hoping nothing is growing 🤞, if all ok BCG will be once every 3mths from then on. I'm feeling a bit like a zombie atm but I'm so lucky that my partner is so loving, comforting and supportive and understands what I'm going through.  I'll be thinking about you as always and will chat before Xmas.  Love and hugs Take care, Richard xx   ... View more

Hi Cindi,  I had my 3rd BCG yesterday, all went well however today the pain has intensified but is manageable and I'm feeling tired a lot more now, I mentioned that to the Onc team and they said that is standard for some. In my family, my mother, father , brother and sister have all had cancer, mum ,dad and brother have now passed due to this horrible disease, my sister now at 76 has breast cancer. When growing up nearly everyone smoked, I remember going to a GP when I was 17 and he smoked in the surgery. Over the years I have lost some friends as well, some very young who never smoked,  this horrible disease doesn't discriminate. After finding out that I had cancer I decided to eat the healthier foods like organic but only to find out that after doing deep research over 90% of all fruits and vegetables use pesticides inc in organic vegetables and fruits. Anyway we have to do the best we can right now and hope we can get through this. Thinking of you and Jennifer,  Sending love and hugs  Richard xx   ... View more

Hi Cindi, I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better now and they continued with the treatment.  Hoping you're having a good day today too. You're always in my thoughts, and wishing you completely better.  Sending you love and hugs . Richard xx ... View more

Hi Jennifer,  So sorry that you have a bad cough now, you already have enough to deal with right atm, I really hope the strong antibiotics can help you get better quickly and the upcoming surgery can go ahead.  Sending you positive thoughts and my best wishes always.  Take care, lots of hugs . Richard xx ... View more

Hi Cindi , I'm having a good day, there is only little pain, hardly noticeable, I also had a good sleep ,a first for a long time 🙂 So sorry your having a tough time, I wish I could give you some of my good feelings, you're a very courageous person with a strong will, and with your kind words, you give me some of that courage as well. I'm hoping that very soon you'll be feeling a bit better. Sending you love and comforting hugs. You're always in my thoughts of becoming well. Richard xx ... View more

Hi Jennifer,  Thank you,  the treatment went well today, just a tiny bit of pain right now and very bearable, no doubt it will increase in the following days, I have the panadol on the ready. Always thinking about you and sending you calming hugs. Richard 😘❤😘xxoo ... View more

Hi Cindi,  The treatment today was easy, no pain atm, I saw the Oncologist on the way out and he said the 4th, 5th and 6th treatments will be painful, anyway I'm ok right now. I'm so sorry that you're in a lot of pain and discomfort from this last treatment , I can only but wish it won't last. Always thinking about you and wishing you well. My best wishes, always.  Richard xxoo ... View more

I'm just heading off now for my treatment, I'll message you later. Sending Hugs, Richard xx ... View more

Jennifer you have gone and going through so much, my heart goes out to you, you are such a strong person with the courage to keep on fighting this. Are you having more treatment soon ? or is that not working ? and what is the next step for you ? Wishing you to be clear of this and better. My thoughts are with you always. My best to you too. xx   ... View more

Hi Jennifer,  Thank you , my Surgeon and GP suggested I go on antidepressants to lift my mood, but one of the side effects was anxiety, i really don't like this feeling, but I was told the anxiety will settle and I'll feel better, I hope so as I've never felt anxiety like this before. How are you ? What is happening with your treatment now and what stage are you at ?? Hugs to you, Richard xx ... View more