Hello all thought I would post my thread regarding my very recent NHS experience and Bladder cancer
On the 21st of October I was a referred to the Urology Department of RUH Bath for a one stop screening for Bladder cancer, in the space of 2 hours I had CT scan with contrast, Ultrasound, Pathology, Cystoscopy which showed a tumour of 2cm with 4 satellite's of 1cm. Ending with a Pre Op assessment.
I was quickly offered elective surgery on the 17th November at the Day Surgery Unit RUH bath, admission was at midday and the TURBT took place at 2.30pm.
Yes when you wake up from the general anaesthetic it stings a bit but to be expected, I was seen by the Consultant shortly afterwards informing me that all tumours had been successfully removed and instillation of mitomycin C into the bladder was carried out.
A follow up appointment has been set for three weeks time to discuss the histology results
Once the catheter had been removed and I could pass urine successfully on 3 occasions (although bloody) I was allowed to go home I was also provided with an opioids for pain relief and was encouraged to use it as required.
So all in all I can sing nothing but praise for the NHS and Staff at RUH Bath.
