Hi,
New to the forum. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Following a very short period of symptoms, I was sent for blood and urine samples, CT scan etc which confirmed our fears.
I’m an otherwise fit and healthy 43 year old male.
It’s still early stages of diagnosis, I’ve had most of the tumour removed via TURBT and await results from the biopsy. The tumour has got into the bladder wall and looks like has spread to pelvis lymph nodes, I’ve had another CT on my chest today to investigate any further spread.
Once the biopsy and CT results are back the Urology and Oncology teams will decide the best treatment plan, so at the moment it’s a waiting game.
Question I’m asking is since the TURBT I’ve got the constant need to urinate and the frequency is getting unbearable. The TURBT procedure was only 5 days ago but I’m wondering if this is normal and how long will it take to settle/get back to normal?
I know these things take time to heal so I’m resting as much as possible. Would appreciate to hear anybody else’s experience on this?
Thanks,
Hi JohnMcG_bcfc. I hope your antibiotics help with your discomfort. Just to add. Try not to fall in to the trap of not drinking in the hope it will stop the frequency. This has an adverse effect on the bladder and causes the feeling of needing to go. Keep drinking plenty of water to keep the debris flushed out. Also, at about the 10 day mark, you may notice you are passing small blood clots. This is normal as the scab breaks away from the wound. They don't always tell people of this and it can give you a scare if not expecting it. Again, lots of water to keep things clear. Best wishes.
