My dad has Bladder cancer

Jackie 1965 4 hours ago

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Hello ,

So my dad 87 years old went for a TURBT last Friday and unfortunately couldn't have it done he wasn't well and the anesthetist said he was too poorly to have it done ,We also have CT scan on May 24th to see if the the cancer has spread to stage the cancer .

The anesthetist are calling dad on Monday to talk to him ,we don't know why? Has anyone else had this when they call?

My dad has been poorly for two years ,in and out of hospital, treated for chest infections which he continually has and also urine infections before the DR referred him for a bladder scan which that is when they found out of the bladder cancer .

Im so so angry with the way dad has been treated, we don't know what's going on and have to fight and call to get answers .I have also complained to DR surgery and I have a phone call appt with his DR on Wednesday ,I don't know what's goibg to happen ,is there help out there or anything .

To tell you the truth I'm so scared I'm an only child and my mum passed away with glibomastoma which was horrific, I just wantbthe best for my dad and at the moment I can't give it to him bless him

Thanks Jackie

WallyB 3 hours ago

Good afternoon Jackie1965. I’m sorry to hear that your Dad is having these problems. I can’t anticipate what the anaesthetist is going to discuss. I can’t only speak from my own experience. Being only slightly younger than your Dad I had a biopsy under anaesthesia but because of other medical issues I was offered a spinal injection to anaesthetise my lower half as this would be less strain on my heart and lungs. The procedure was carried out successfully and I offer it only as a suggestion of a possible alternative, best wishes to you and Dad, John .

Mar09 2 hours ago

Hi Jackie

It's unfortunate that your father's TURBT was cancelled. The procedure although not long in duration does require an anesthetic and a period of recovery after. I myself had the spinal which numbs the body from the waist down. On the day I had mine a lady who was also in for a TURBT was sent home because she had a heavy cold. They just won't risk it if there is any sign sickness. Iam not sure if there is an alternative but when your father gets the call make sure to make notes. It think its unusual for the anesthetist to call , but there may be other options. Please let us know hiw he gets on

Best Wishes

Mark

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