Mind over matter ?

Hi worried03

I was much the same as your husband. I received a ct scan and then a flexible cystectomy which will determine if there is any cancer. I know its difficult waiting for these things to happen. Most members of this forum don't recommend Dr Google. There is plenty of advice and support available here from people who have been through it all.

Best wishes to you and your husband 

Mark

Thank you for your reply . Much appreciated.

Just read your story I'm glad to hear it had a good ending.

It's the waiting that's horrendous 

Thank you. Yes the waiting is the worst. If there is anything there,  your husband will be put on a pathway that best suits his condition. This helps you mentally as you will then know the various stages 

Don't hesitate to ask any questions the forum member will only be too glad to help.

Best wishes

Mark

Yes, I believe you can think yourself into a panic. Or maybe the infection has recurred. Fortunately the 2 week pathway is quick and your husband will soon be investigated. The one big thing I have learnt through my diagnosis and (successful) treatment for bladder cancer is that worry does not cure bladder cancer, or anything else.

For information on bladder cancer, the best sites for are this one - some very good, downloadable booklets, Fight Bladder Cancer, NHS and Cancer Research. But I suggest he stop looking until he has been seen and has been told what he has, if anything. Meanwhile, I should check to see if there is still any infection via your GP.

Good luck, and there are plenty of people on here who can tell you that even if he does have bladder cancer, it is not the end of the world.

All the best, 

Latestart

Hi Worried03, hopefully the wait won't be too long before your hubby has a cystoscopy to have a look inside his bladder and probably a CT scan too. In the meantime it may be a good idea to get him to increase his fluid intake to keep the bladder flushed out. Robinsons Lemon Barley water seems to have a soothing effect on the bladder and is used a lot by the lovely folk on the forum.

Sending you both big hugs, love Ade xx

Hi Worried03,Some of these symptoms may be due to the bladder thickening and outflow obstruction you mentioned in your other post.If there is any type of blockage your husband will be more prone to urinary infections.It would be helpful to get a urine sample tested for infection.Best wishes Jane x

Hi Worried03

It's easy to let anxiety dictate your (Hubby's) expectations and googling can contribute to that.  I'm relatively new here and my experience so far is that the waiting is the worst, but the friendly folks here can help ease the burden and there's also lots of valuable advice on this website.

best

Rob

Hi Worried, I hope you and Hubby are ok…

please please please stay off the internet… it will only stress you both out…

I overthink everything so I know what you mean about reading symptoms ect…

I got some great advice on here when I was first diagnosed Feb 24..

dont stress over th8ngs you can’t control

trust the process 

think positivity 

drink plenty of water

you will get plenty of support on thi amazing forum…

love Nigel