Shacky73 wrote: "This [constant pain] has been pretty constant since my first TURBT .. they also did a Urolift on prostate. So could be very irritated prostate."
My bladder cancer was initially detected incidentally when my urologist performed a cystoscopy to determine the extent to which my urethra was being obstructed by my moderately enlarged prostate. At the time, we were discussing Urolift or Rezum but that took a back seat once he poked the telescope into the bladder and we saw the abnormal growth. Later when discussing the TURB I asked him if he would be addressing the prostate at the same time and (if I recall correctly) he said he would only do one procedure at a time. Now that my 6 BCG induction treatments are behind me, I will discuss having the Rezum treatment when I next meet with him.
I've looked closely at Rezum and Urolift (uropinch might be a better term), including side effects. The thought of those staples turns me off so I'm opting for the steam. From what I've read, an "irritated prostate" due to the Urolift 6 months out doesn't sound right at all. I'm sure you will get a clearer picture of what's going on when you head to NYC on the 10th and the folks there can take a look.