FEMALE BLADDER CANCER

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I have just been diagnosed and I am waiting for an operation date

Most of the posts on here are about or from men

I would love to hear from women who have had treatment

  • It is.You feel you won’t ever get well but you will look back at this and feel relieved you got through it and can move forward.It’s completely understandable to feel down but I think you will find your mood will lift as you start picking up physically.Love Jane xx

  • Thanks H, yes I have a little cry most days now, it’s so frustrating xxxx

  • I know how you feel. By now, you expect to be feeling better, you are able to do a bit & that wipes you out. I couldn't deal with any stress - when there was a mix up over a GP appt (for renewal of sick certificate), I burst into tears in the waiting room - most unlike me. 

    Do keep snacking - will help sustain energy levels. Do a bit, rest a bit. Still early days in overall recovery process. Cosset yourself. In a few months, you will be able to look back & see how far you've come. Best wishes.

  • Thank you, it really does take it out of you doesn’t it? I’d prepared myself for a lot of the op and afterwards, but was quite naive in estimating how long this healing journey would take xxx

  • It does take a lot out of you.The first time I managed to walk to the care home to see mum I had to lie on her bed to recover.She insisted we swap places and she sat in the chair.Luckily the staff didn’t mind as mum had been telling them all about my life saving surgery ! Snacking does help to keep you going.Even now I will have cheese and biscuits if I don’t feel like eating much at lunchtime.xx

  • So sorry to hear you are struggling, I can't imagine what you are going through

    I had a hysterectomy in 2005 and I know its not the same but I found it so difficult when I had a really good day followed by several bad days

    Hopefully as the days get warmer you can sit in the garden and give your body the time it needs to heal

    Sending lots of love and hugs

    Tina X 

  • Yes I have crackers at lunchtime too Joy xxx

  • Yes it’s getting better weather and hopefully my positivity will come back along with it JoyI’ve got my six week after RC check on Monday along with a pet ct scan in the afternoon xxx knees are shaking xxx

  • Hugs.Good luck on Monday.Let us know how you get on.Love Jane xxx