Find myself joining the second group here in just two weeks and I’m not dealing with it very well. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and celebrated 10 years NED on October 5th this year. Just weeks later I was dx’d with bladder cancer and had a TURBT last Monday which successfully zapped the tumours and had 1st of 6 targeted chemos.
When my urologist came to see me on the ward he told me that although it was aggressive it was non invasive. A good news day then... He then paused and said “I’m sorry but we have found a fixed mass on your right ovary which we’re very concerned about and this will now take precedence over any further treatment for your bladder cancer”
He wanted to keep me in until a space became available for me to have a transvaginal scan. It was just too much for me to take in and after a lot of tears he agreed that it would be better for me to go home and absorb the news. There seems little doubt in their minds that it’s cancer and I just can’t believe this is happening. I know with my previous history that it could be a bc secondary but I’m praying that it’s another new primary. I’m just so scared
Hi
I'm so sorry to hear your recent news. It must have been devastating for you to be told that they had found a mass on your ovary after having to deal with bladder cancer.
I haven't had either of these cancers but didn't want to just pass by after reading your post. I can quite understand that you'd want to go home to let the news sink in before you started having further investigations.
If you feel that talking through your concerns would help, then I can recommend calling the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 0000. It's completely free and they're available every day between 8am and 8pm.
Sending a supportive ((hug))
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