Hi
I casually mentioned to my GP early last year that I'd noticed a "flash of pink" in my urine. A few tests later, it turns out I have non muscle invasive, but quite aggressive, bladder cancer. Obviously I'm glad I caught it early but it's turned my life upside down in so many ways.
I don't come to this forum very often, although many evenings my mouse hovers over the link. But I end up going to Twitter or FB to talk crap. I know I'm slightly in denial and that it's my way of coping. I recognise the incredible warmth and support that is being shared here but I also sense the bewilderment in some of the posts and it makes me feel like weeping, because I empathise with it. Anyhow I decided to introduce myself and to thank you all, and Macmillan, for this community because I'm so glad it's here.
Hi trynab_stoical. The way you are feeling is normal. None of us ever thought we would end up in a place like this, but thankful we did. We know we are talking to people who understand. Your bewilderment is understandable as there are many variations of bladder cancer, but there is a wide experience here and so usually someone with answers. I hope your treatment is going well. always someone here to talk to. Best wishes.
