Urological diseases can affect people's lives in profound, sometimes devastating ways. Yet, behind each case is often an account of bravery, medical excellence, and even recovery.
Some of our supporters want to share their experiences and you can read their stories below.
Storytellers are usually happy to share advice and support if you're going through a similar experience. If you want to get in touch with any storyteller or if you want to share your own story, contact our team on by clicking here.
1 x kidney transplant
2 x cancer surgeries
7 x countries
21 x days
2,600 x km
2 x charities
Thanks to a TUF-trained
surgeon I could meet my
great-grandkids
The fast treatment by robotic
surgery saved my life
An artist whose prostate cancer diagnosis didn't get in the way of his work, thanks to his TUF-trained surgeon
Read Bill's storyI knew not to go taking chances; my TUF-trained robotic surgeon was my best hope
Read Phil's storyThanks to my TUF surgeon, I still got to take my grandson on holiday
Read Sylvia's storySometime's it's the people you least expect
Read Paul's storySurviving huge tumours on both of your kidneys
Read Rafael's storyMr Ravi Barod took the sting out of my kidney cancer
Read Ninel Dragan's storyAnd how it didn't end this marriage before it started
Read Major Atherley's storyFour cases of prostate cancer in one family
Read The Squires Family's storyThe story of a young father with bladder cancer
Read Richard's storyThe surgery that's been changing lives across the UK.
Read Mark Woodward's storyA chance comment from a GP
Read Frank Ganley's storyHeadmaster runs multiple marathons post-surgery for TUF
Read Andy Conlon's storyMr Flannigan gives a personal account of his diagnosis with prostate cancer and a vivid description of his experience of chemotherapy.
Read My Advanced Prostate Cancer Experience's storyUpon discovering a lump on his testicle, Martin went on to get checked by his GP revealing a tumor on his left kidney.
Read Martin's storyJohn Tiner, chairman of The Urology Foundation and owner of the Salcombe Brewery shares his experience with and some advice for managing incontinence
Read John's storyAn antiques dealer from London had never even thought about urology before he discovered blood in his pee one morning.
Read James's storyA Northamptonshire couple who were recently diagnosed with cancer are sailing around Britain to raise money for The Urology Foundation.
Read Alan and Geraldine Sinfield's storyA primary school teacher is teaching her pupils the importance of drinking plenty of water following her experience with kidney stones. Last November Simone Doyley, 35, began having pains in her back and sides. Believing it was just a sign of getting older she ignored it, but when the pain became more severe she went to see a doctor and was diagnosed with kidney stones.
Read Simone's story