Hi
My Dad was diagnosed with high grade bladder cancer this year and is currently waiting for a second operation to see if it’s invasive. I still can’t believe this has happened to our family and most of the time ‘normal’ life takes over and for a while I almost think I dreamt it. We are all carrying on with things as much as we can but I just want to know what we’re dealing with. I’m lucky to have a good support network with my friends which has helped. It’s just the waiting around and not being able to do much to help is hard to take.
L x
Hi and welcome to the community, although sorry to hear your Dad has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. I am from the Bladder Cancer Group. Many of us there have come through this. Can I invite you to join us in the group where there is lots of experience and others who will be able to answer any concerns or questions. Click the highlighted link to get to the group. Start a new thread and the more info you can give on what Dad has had done so far will help with answers. Any questions finding your way around the site, click the reply button below to ask. Lots of support here. Best wishes.
Great support you got…same here I still can’t believe this is happening for real..I feel very lonely sometimes and can’t imagine life without my husband.the only person I know in this country.
he is diagnosed with stage 4 small cell lung cancer few months ago and given 1 year prognosis.
after 3 cycles of chemo ,tumour has not responded and kept growing.
devastating.lonely and feeling very drained .
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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