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Thread #96237   Message #1878518
Posted By: GUEST,Beachcomber
07-Nov-06 - 03:00 PM
Thread Name: BS: Is Laser Treatment Advisable ? Possible
Subject: BS: Is Laser Treatment Advisable ? Possible
I confess right away that I have little or no Medical knowledge but,for the last few years I have had to undergo Endoscopy at my local Regional Hospital. I was originally diagnosed, post T.U.R.B. with Cystitis of the Bladder and was told, verbally, that a malignancy was involved. I was also informed then, that my Prostate Gland was not "abnormally" enlarged (I am 67yrs old)
Later, a junior doctor allowed me to see my Lab Report which noted "No malignancy apparent". However my Consultant doctor insisted that "in his opinion the growths were, in fact, cancerous".
After many hospital visits to the Endoscopy Dept I seem to be still without definite information as regards my condition.
Now, as a consequence, I suppose, of the regular Trans Urethral Resection of the Bladder (endoscopal procedures), I am finding it increasingly difficult to urinate,but, still feel the urge to urinate very frequently.
I have recently heard word that the Scar tissue build up in the Urethra might be removed by Laser surgery, but wonder why this was not done already ?
Can any "neighbour" give any advice as to how I might best proceed?

I take this liberty as I have already seen a thread referring to Cancer of the Prostate on Mudcat, fairly recently.
Perhaps someone may have similiar, or had similiar, experience.
If so, I sincerely hope you have found a "cure" for the constant discomfort.