New Haw Saint Bladder Cancer journey

NEO DAY -4 (11 June 2020)

Chasam

As the title of this blog entry suggests, I had some good news for a change. My surgeon called me today with news that biopsies taken on Monday were all good. The ureters are good. The prostate is good. No bad surprises. Which means I am suitable for...
- 15 Oct 2020
FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF (10 June 2020)

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Before I start my daily updates, I want to note that I’ve had 2 days so far where I’ve felt sorry for myself. The first was the day I got my results from the first rigid cystoscopy. When the surgeon told me it was muscle invading bladder ...
- 15 Oct 2020
RIGID CYSTOSCOPY #2 (9 June 2020)

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I have had more hospital appointments in the last 8 weeks than in my previous 52 years 40 weeks. And last Saturday I had my first Covid 19 test, which did make my eyes water I must say. (It’s the nose swab..jeez) That was prep for another rigid...
- 15 Oct 2020
FIRST TRIP TO CHARING CROSS ( 9 June 2020)

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My local hospital were great, as was my GP beforehand. In fact if it weren’t for their swiftness and refusal to go for the easy option of waiting to see how it panned out, who knows what the outcome would be. So, thanks NHS. And yes, me and wif...
- 15 Oct 2020
IS IT IN MY CHEST? (9 June 2020)

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So a few days after the news of cancer in bladder and Radical Cystectomy (RC), I get a call from urologist saying that I need a CT scan of my chest. I’m thinking this is to make sure I’m fit enough for a big operation. But no, it’s ...
- 15 Oct 2020

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NEO DAY -4 (11 June 2020)

FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF (10 June 2020)

RIGID CYSTOSCOPY #2 (9 June 2020)

FIRST TRIP TO CHARING CROSS ( 9 June 2020)

IS IT IN MY CHEST? (9 June 2020)