Hi all, new here as yesterday I had a cystoscopy which showed I have BC.
Saw the pictures and it is on the left hand side of bladder looks all frilly. He said it is early catch so I am hoping for it to be non invasive.
Have been told that I need a CT scan and a TURBT operation in the next 4 weeks is so.
Still trying to take it all in! As I had been expecting to be told I had kidney stones, as the pain I get is under right ribcage.
Will also be having discussion with bowel consultant to see if I need a colonoscopy as well.
Have told family, all very shocked but at least we know what we are dealing with now. Subject to hearing on other tests etc.
So I am some what anxious about those and also the treatment and afterwards.
Have read some of the other posts which helps.
Somehow I just need to focus on other things for now to keep my mind off it. As had an almost no sleep last night.
Thanks for reading my post.
Tomsk
Hi Tomsk and a welcome from me. Early days for you yet and we understand how you must be feeling. We know what a diagnosis can be like. A TURBT procedure is fairly straightforward in the great scheme of things. Can be done in day surgery, but prepare for an overnight stay. They will scrape away what they can and take some biopsies. The biopsies are sent away for analysis, and the results determine the next step. A couple of weeks anxious wait for results. The CT scan is standard, usually to rule anything else out elsewhere, and it gives them a bit more information of what they are dealing with. It is a one step at a time process, so don't try and think too far ahead. Easier said than done for those who have been there. Lots of experience and support here as you go forward, so please ask anything you like or just have a chat. best wishes.
