Just got back from the bladder doctor. The cancer is back after 3 years. I'll be having surgery to clean that up in April.
I'm a bit gobsmacked. I thought today I would graduate to once a year instead of every six months observation. Nope. Not gonna happen.
Should be a piece of cake, or so he says. He also said not to lose any sleep over it. Easier said than done.
I'm going to go take a nap.
Nap time!
It sure was. I had to get up extra early to take my dog to the vet for her bath, nails, and usual 3-month tune-op; rush home to shower and get ready to go to the bladder guy; and then get all feeling sorry for myself. I took my nap, got up, went to get my dog, and soon, it'll be dinner time. Keep busy, keep busy, keep busy.
If the doc isn't worried that's GOOD! Sorry to hear about the recurrence. Not a reason to light up. Precisely a reason not to.
Glad you came here to share. Stay focused on yes I can and let the doc do the thinking.
I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry. It was caught early, which is a good thing!
Do keep in mind that the surgery will go smoother and you will heal much faster if you aren't smoking.
Hang in there!
Nancy
DonnaMarie The fact that the doctor is not worried and that he is waiting until April is good news...clearly hearing that the cancer is back is not what you wanted to hear but it really IS all the more reason for you to stay smoke free and take the best possible care of yourself that you can. I am really proud of you for coming here.
Hugs,
Ellen
I'm thinking of y'all as friends, you know
Another reason to be Smoke Free! Besides, we don’t do that anymore! Let’s trust the doctor!
Nap sounds good! I think I will take one too!
Tommy
Donna Marie-I hope you did take the Nap. More reason to be a NOPE.....Sounds very positive,if the Dr. isn't worried. You are in my prayers..... Stay busy is my advice....Do the things you wanted to do with the time you are not smoking... 1 step at a time on the Freedom Road....... The Exer's have your back.... hugs,Prairie 22 DOF
Another good reason to not smoke. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lifting you in prayer too my beloved DonnaMarie WE just got news TODAY one of our family members is going to start chemo and radiation for cancer another just fell while cooking and hit head on counter and then again banged head on the floor.... out of NO WHERE dealing with vertigo and now cannot be left alone the head injury still causing upsets in the balancing of just walking getting up n down MORE testing.... then another family member had a heart attack due to eating issues he is 47 I believe that is his age...ALL THIS NEWS HIT AT ONCE...please know you are NOT ALONE alot of my family SUFFERS with OUT OF NO WHERE LIFE PHYSICAL HITS! Keep on keeping and thank you so much for sharing and STAYING QUIT NO MATTER WHAT and teaching ME to do the same gentle hug
When I went through this in 2015, something weird happened to my nervous system and I had vertigo, shaking hands, and literally could not sign my name. No one ever figured out what happened, but the only lasting effect is minor shaking of the hands, and that could be a factor of aging. Best of health to your relative.
Well, wish the news was better, but at least your doctor sounds confident. So, follow his lead. Hope you jumped right back in to your quit.
Stay Strong
I hate to hear of anyone having surgery and I know this is hard for you to have to go through again. Keep your chin skyward and if you're so inclined, thank whatever higher power YOU believe in that it was caught early and is being attended to quickly. Trust the doctor, stay smoke free, and most of all take care of yourself in the meantime. I am praying to my lord Jesus for you!
Julie
Oh my gosh, glad the Dr. feels in control of the situation. I am so sorry you're cancer is back.
You are doing everything you can do to stay quit and keep busy and keep your quit.
Will be praying for a great outcome for you!! I am a breast cancer survivor.
Well, Donna...thats too bad. I'm glad the doc is not worried- sounds like everything is under control, although I'm sorry you don't graduate to less frequent follow ups.
hanf in there, peace and love to you.
PS Smoking never did a THING to help you cope. It just sent you into a permanent state of varying degrees of withdrawal. You need to bring your A game and not smoking will help ! Xoxo
Donna hang in there, if you were still smoking you could have problems with being under anesthesia and healing. Your doing great and have put yourself ahead in the game..
I happened to have a bad scare with bladder cancer. Its actually very common with people who are smokers and especially us women.
I hope things go well for you...will be praying for you. I have a friend who lost her life to it. Take care of yourself and keep us updated please. Love you, Missy
More reason to Nope. Take a nap. Be blessed. I believe you will be fine believe with me.