Awaiting Ct Scan
preop op
nurses reassuring non invasive why ct scan ! Do they suspect it originated else where !
How many cases can be done under Epidural or even local ?
surly if they’re aware it’s 1-2 cm they’ve seen the appearance they must have a pretty good idea of grade even without Biopsy!
I was under impression non invasive under 3cm grade can be pretty sure by shape eg mushroom shaped low grade
or flat velvet border aggressive ?
Anyone else similar experiences?
it’s a grim world
one trauma after another !!
thought of nhs hospital & the lack of hepa filters & ffp3 masks testing ONTOP puts the fear in you massively!!
very concerning times I’m actually very angry & sad I’ve been shouting ! Because it’s one trauma after another ! My family member already been through early stage bowel surgery in her 40s 4 major op
in a couple of years as when abscess burst & sepsis emergency surgery didn’t detect C so my poor mum had to go through 4 major traumatic surgeries at such a young age that was 20 years ago & it’s haunts me to this day ! Probably got PTSD & now this plus many other events thrown ONTOP life can be unbearable to cope with ! I’m out of my mind ! No amount of don’t worry will help only facts !!
im on my own ! My fathers here but I class myself as the numb one who should care for my mum !! I feel alone ! Not well myself with my mh due to this horrific pandemic knocking me off my feet ! I need to get help fast ! Step up & be there for my mum even though reality is I need help myself! Family first always
Hi Blondie82 and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your family members diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but I do hope you will find the Community a safe place to get support and to ask your questions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) I do see that you have already joined our supportive Bladder cancer support group and put up reply’s to some older posts
This is a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis and treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same journey.
To better connect in with the group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Once the group page opens you can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends and Carers only support groups where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
Macmillan have many support services so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
Hi
If you click on the following words Bladder cancer this will take you directly to the group where you can connect with others on the same journey.
When you see text in Bold (and often green) they are most likely links that will take you to groups or information on the Community.
