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Flexible Bluelight Cystoscopy may be discontinued
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(Articles of Interest)
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On March 21, 2023, PHOTOCURE – the manufacturer of photosynthesizing chemical Cysview which is used for Bluelight cystoscopy (BLC) announced discontinuation of the current flexible BLC business. ...
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Positive cytology
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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Hi Fabio,
I know the treatment for bladder cancer can be a drag. Survival rate of non muscle invasive bladder cancers are great by treatment and follow up diagnosis can be long. But I agree...
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Carcinoma In Situ diagnosis
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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Hi Clyde,
Regarding item 2
I have not heard the term Surveillance biopsy either, but sometimes similar biopsy is done to get specimen from different locations of bladder wall even it tumors are...
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CIS after papillary tumor
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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Your pathology report says TaG1. G1,G2,G3 are a bit older classification, still in England it is the recommended grading system.
WHO changed in 2004 to papillary urothelial neoplasm of low...
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Did anyone wait 3 months after CIS was taken out by TURBT to receive BCG?
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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No I have not been treated with BCG, yet. I was diagnosed withTaG2 4 years ago. G1,G2,G3 is old grading system before WHO changed it in 2004 to LG and HG. G2 s in between LG and HG. HG usually...
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Did anyone wait 3 months after CIS was taken out by TURBT to receive BCG?
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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First of all, congratulation for your getting an appointment with Dr. Narayan at Emory Hospital. Probably it is the best decision you have made in dealing with your bladder cancer. I looked at...
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Bluelight cystoscopy 101
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(Chit Chat)
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Light has energy. The shorter it's wave length (the higher it's frequency) . the higher it's energy is. In visible lights, blue light has the shortest wave length and the highest energy and
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Bluelight cystoscopy 101
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(Chit Chat)
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I have not done Bluelight cystoscopy (BLC) because my local hospital does not have it, but I am aware that a major cancer center near by has Bluelight cystoscopy and it is used during TURBT for some.. ...
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T1 HG +CIS - best known methods for surveillance and recurrence prevention
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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Short answers for biomarkers.
UroVysion (FISH) by Abbot Lab - FDA approved - 20 years old technology
CxBladder by Pacific Edge Diagnostics - Not yet FDA approved by it is covered by Medicare - 10...
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Recently Diagnosed
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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Skyking (loved that show when I was a kid), it sounds like you are in good hands. I had a similar diagnosis as you including CIS at age 66. I had two TURBT with the last one being Bluelight with...
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Positive FISH and some blood
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(Women and Bladder Cancer)
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Below is a good video for understanding urine bio-marker like FISH by Urovision. FISH is FDA approved urine biomarker test, which was approved in 2005, a bit old technology. There are several new...
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Poll: how long after turbt ws catheter in place?
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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For my first TURBT, when I woke up I did not have a catheter and went home mucho bueno pronto!! I did have some severe bladder spasms that night and the next morning but after that nothing. On my...
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Results of my 1st TURBT/Patholgy Diagnosis
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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Lee,
There is no disrespect in seeking a second opinion, or choosing one recommendation over another. All responsibility for decision making is on you, and all doctors expect that you understand and.
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Blue light cystoscopy
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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Regor and others,
A couple of experiences about cancer detection.
Blue-light is not a magic diagnostic tool. Neither is a CT Scan.
If you are a veteran, you may be able to have blue-light done at a
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Blue light cystoscopy
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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Hi Jjbrown,
I can only tell you of my experience. I have had 2 turbt surgeries. First was traditional and my follow up turbt was blue-light. For my first I went to a "surgicare" outpatient
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23 and Terrified
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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Hello all,
Last month, I noticed some blood in my urine and went to an urgent care facility. They did a urinalysis and everything came back negative except for a moderate amount of blood; they assumed
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3 month check; "at least" 3 tumors
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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I also had a "bluelight" cystoscopy for my followup TURBT and am thankful. My first TURBT they found papillary tumor 5% HG and on the bluelight they found CIS that was missed on the initial ...
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Just Diagnosed -- What Next?
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(Newly Diagnosed, New To The Forum)
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Not being a doctor I can only relate my own personal experience but I didn't go to the Doctor until I saw blood in my urine (bright red). However, I had seen dark and very dark urine for months..
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Cystoscopy - post initial BCG treatment
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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Thank you, Alan, for your feedback. I hear ya! I am a bit concerned after having to question the initial 6 month appointment for the post-BCG exam. I'm not too sure how many patients he sees with BC..
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Anesthesia for Bluelight Cysto/Biopsies
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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If they are going in for biopsies I would tell them to knock me out. So many of the meds in the past 10 years are so much better with fewer side effects plus for what is usually 30 minutes or less you
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Anesthesia for Bluelight Cysto/Biopsies
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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I had the Bluelight but chose general anesthesia. The idea of being conscious during these procedures is a bridge I'm not willing to cross yet
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Anesthesia for Bluelight Cysto/Biopsies
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(Non Invasive Bladder Cancer)
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Hello Friends,
Trying to decide if I go with "local standby (Monitored Anesthesia Care)" or insist on general anesthesia for an upcoming Bluelight Cysview Cystoscopy procedure to include sev ...