After finding a cancerous tumour via cystoscopy on the 30th November and a CT scan 17th December I eventually contacted GP because I’d heard nothing regarding results, the waiting was really getting to me!! She was able to tell me that scan showed nothing else of concern but no more real detail. I then contacted the hospital to chase up when TURBT op was going to happen only to be told that all operations were cancelled due to COVID! Urology department also confirmed this is the case. Gutted!! I have now decided to have it done privately but it still means a wait of about 6 weeks. Hopefully I can keep myself from stressing out too much! If anyone else is experiencing the knock on effects of the pandemic, I feel for you, it’s blooming horrible!! My heart goes out to all those who are suffering from COVID too, what a world we find ourselves in!
Best wishes for your TURBT.It’s great that you have been able to have an NHS appointment.Love Jane xx
Hi Hou. I too am counting the days! Had a pre assessment call from the hospital this morning - the third time I’ve been through all those questions but at least something is happening. I also have my COVID test tomorrow so it’s all systems go then. I’ve got to be at the hospital at 07.30 am so I think getting up at the crack of dawn is going to be my biggest challenge
I will be thinking of you, we must just hope for the best xx
Best wishes to you both for negative Covid tests.Love Jane xx
We are going through the same...another call from hospital with questions... they said I'll be in for 2 nights are you too? I have to be in at 7.30 am so like you will find it difficult to get up so early just not used to it Good luck ... funnily enough the surgeon used to live opposite my son he knew him as soon as I mentioned his name
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