So I've got back from seeing the doc. He tells me I have a muscle invasive cancer and my bladder and prostate need removing.
Having a biopsy tomorrow to see if the lymph nodes have a problem.
So now I know. Sounds like things are gonna happen pretty quickly now.
And to think, if I didn't get that kidney stone none of this would have come to light. I guess that's what they call a silver lining huh.
Anyway I'm feeling pretty positive, thanks in part to reading peoples stories here which has given me the confidence that this is not the end of the world.
Hi MagicMirror
It’s good you are feeling positive about it, and it is a major surgery. My father in law had exactly the same operation at the start of September last year (he had MIBC and separate primary prostate cancer). He has a urostomy and at 78 has coped extremely well with it-no issues managing it at all.
I didn’t have bladder cancer myself, but my cancer had spread over my bladder and I’m coming up to 4 years since I had my bladder removed as part of a larger surgery. I also have a urostomy.
What I can say is there is definitely a good life possible after surgery and I’m glad I don’t have to get up in the night to go to the loo any more in this cold weather!
All the best with your operation and take it easy afterwards!
Sarah xx
