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Hi Sweep1056 . We know all the emotions you will be going through now . but let me welcome you to this friendly and supportive group. You will get plenty of help and support here going forward. Firstly know that bc can be treated successfully one way or another. Good to know you have already had your TURBT procedure and biopsies. It sounds as though you know the results will determine the next step. Always best to have someone with you at your consultation as you can be overwhelmed with info. When you know exactly what you are dealing we will be able to help more. The early days of uncertainty and not knowing can be the worst. Lots of experience here so always someone with an answer to any questions or just come to have a chat and get things off your chest.We understand. Best wishes.

Hi Sweep, I have just got home after being discharged from the hospital at 9:00 pm tonight. I had a cystoscopy in June that indicated a bladder tumour. I had a TURBT on the 30th July and received my histology report 2 weeks later. Today I had a second TURBT and a biopsy taken from my bladder wall. I couldn't believe I was coming home the same day. I was expecting a stent, but the surgeon said it wasn't required after all. Like you, I now have to wait for the histology from today's biopsy. I know the waiting is hard. This support group has been and remains a great benefit to me. You're not alone.

Love

Barbara

Hi Barbara I was diagnosed with  bladder cancer  yesterday,  as  you can imagine  I've had  better  days,  feeling  positive  but need to speak with fellow  people  with the  same problem  to help with treatment  and recovery,  very scary  at the moment,  I've just  turned  65.thanks

Dear Sweep1056,

Welcome to this forum where we have all experienced some variation of your story, even if most of us had some inkling that we had some bladder problem from the start!

In fact, while it must have been a big shock to hear you have a bladder tumour despite not having symptoms from that area, you may perhaps eventually come to think that it is a good thing you have had it diagnosed now, rather than later. 

I hope you are recovering well from your TURBT operstion. It's not surprising that you are anxious about Monday's meeting. At least you will soon know what treatment they are offering and hopefully you can be reassured that they will do their best to get you through this quickly and efficiently.

Bladder cancer is very treatable and it sounds as if your hospital is experienced. There are excellent resources re Bladder cancer available on the Macmillan site once you know what you are facing and people here  can give you practical insights as well.

All the best,

Latestart

Hi Barbara 

thanks for your reply Barbara …….have you had to have a second TURBT because another tumour has grown after just two months ?

Hi Sweep1056,Welcome to our friendly group.I hope you find it helpful.Best wishes Jane 

Hi Rickstarr65,Welcome to the group.I hope you find it friendly and supportive.Best wishes Jane 

Hi Rickstarr65 and a welcome to the group to you. Best wishes.

Hi again Sweep1056 . Follow up TURBts are routine in most cases. Usually less severe than the first. Just a mopping up job with further biopsies. Along with some scans they all form part of the jigsaw to get to a more accurate diagnosis. Best wishes.

Hi rily

is a second TURBT determined by the grading of the original tumour either low grade or high grade or is it done just as a precaution irrespective of what layers the tumour has penetrated 

pete