Good evening, I’m new to the forum. My husband has in the last few weeks been diagnosed with bladder cancer. He had a TURBT last week. We now await histology. Further tests and further surgery we’ve been told.
We have been told the tumour was larger than expected. I am beside myself with worry. Is it treat me, is it contained, has it spread etc
my husband is optimistic and says what will be will be not to waste time worrying it won’t change anything.
He was supposed to have a stent ok but they didn’t manage to get one in, he has hydronephrosis too.
it is all the waiting that is so scary.
Hi pixie27 and welcome to the group although sorry to hear your husband has a bladder cancer diagnosis. Firstly be aware that bc can be treated successfully and many of us here can tell the tale. The early days if not knowing and uncertainty can be the worst. The TURBT results will show what they are dealing with as a stage and grade. The stage is how far it has advanced, and the grade is how aggressive it is (Don't worry about the word aggressive, it is common language). A further TURBT just to mop up and give them a more accurate diagnosis. Scans will also give them a bigger picture and rule anything else out. Once all the info is collated, they will then come up a with a treatment plan. Best wishes.
