Chronic UTI: How do you prevent them?

@lisalucier Health and spirits are low but not ready to throw in the towel yet. Going to start with BCG treatment rather than seeing a surgeon who would only want to removed all of my body parts down there. Sometimes slow is better. I can handle the BCG treatment whereas a drastic move so early in the diagnosis seems waaaay to extreme. I am so far behind on connect and feel sad that I am as there are many here I sincerely care about. Just a lot on my plate and endeavoring to take things slowly and make no snap decisions. Thanks for asking. I have not mentioned the newest finding to family/friends as I don't have enough information at this point. Since the removal of the tumor discovered in the bladder I have had no more symptoms. Going to start the BCG treatments on the 17th.

@lisalucier Health and spirits are low but not ready to throw in the towel yet. Going to start with BCG treatment rather than seeing a surgeon who would only want to removed all of my body parts down there. Sometimes slow is better. I can handle the BCG treatment whereas a drastic move so early in the diagnosis seems waaaay to extreme. I am so far behind on connect and feel sad that I am as there are many here I sincerely care about. Just a lot on my plate and endeavoring to take things slowly and make no snap decisions. Thanks for asking. I have not mentioned the newest finding to family/friends as I don't have enough information at this point. Since the removal of the tumor discovered in the bladder I have had no more symptoms. Going to start the BCG treatments on the 17th.

@lisalucier Health and spirits are low but not ready to throw in the towel yet. Going to start with BCG treatment rather than seeing a surgeon who would only want to removed all of my body parts down there. Sometimes slow is better. I can handle the BCG treatment whereas a drastic move so early in the diagnosis seems waaaay to extreme. I am so far behind on connect and feel sad that I am as there are many here I sincerely care about. Just a lot on my plate and endeavoring to take things slowly and make no snap decisions. Thanks for asking. I have not mentioned the newest finding to family/friends as I don't have enough information at this point. Since the removal of the tumor discovered in the bladder I have had no more symptoms. Going to start the BCG treatments on the 17th.

@parus How can we assist you? You have been a valuable asset to many, and it is our turn. I'll have to look up that treatment choice.
Ginger

Hi @parus, so good to hear from you again. I applaud you taking things slowly, gathering all the information you need to make the decisions that are right for you. You might wish to start a discussion about bladder cancer and treatment decisions in the Cancer group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer/

Some members of Connect have had Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) therapy; others have had surgery; some have had both. I'd be happy to connect you with them.

@colleenyoung Hey, I would appreciate some input accompanied by experience. I have missed my friends here at connect. Just don't have much to give for now. It is not just the most recent diagnosis. Just trying to get to appointments takes everything I have right now. Will admit I am needing some support. Argh!!! I admitted thus.

@gingerw Thank you as I need some input as bladder cancer in women is not so common. Currently feeling like a leper. I haven't been into much lately. Battling the depression and mostly zone. As long as things are getting done is all that matters right now. Even too exhausted to do any research. Having internet issues as well. Had to have major repairs on my car as it is as
myself. Old and tired. The side effects are a concern as I have so many issues with medications. Going to try. I was prescribed Fosamax for the osteo and now regretting even trying thus. We shall see.
I have been wondering about your zentangle adventure. Are you now a CZT???
Thank you for some encouragement. Just overwhelmed for now.

@parus Please, there should be no shame nor guilt to admit needing help. It shows you value yourself enough to reach out. How can we help you?
Ginger