Was dx'd with bladder cancer.
Got bad news last week. Was dx'd with bladder cancer. I already had the surgery to remove the small tumor inside my bladder, so that part is done. I just have to be rescoped again in 3 months. My Dad was dx'd with it 6 yrs ago. It's come back 3 times and he's done chemo twice. It comes back but it is treatable so at least we have some experience and knowledge on our side. It helps a lot.
Anyway, just checkin in. Doing well, still maintaining my 155 lb loss. Had my TT, BL and BA late April, finally feeling pretty normal. The TT was really painful, but the results are very nice!
Tess
Anyway, just checkin in. Doing well, still maintaining my 155 lb loss. Had my TT, BL and BA late April, finally feeling pretty normal. The TT was really painful, but the results are very nice!
Tess
RNY 12/28/09
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on 7/26/11 11:56 pm - Clear Lake, MN
on 7/26/11 11:56 pm - Clear Lake, MN
Tess,
That is a bummer, and as I said in our conversations on FB I'm here for you and if there's anything I can do just let me know....I'm glad they caught it early, and hopefully when they re-check you it won't be back...
Hang in there.....Hugs, Kelly
That is a bummer, and as I said in our conversations on FB I'm here for you and if there's anything I can do just let me know....I'm glad they caught it early, and hopefully when they re-check you it won't be back...
Hang in there.....Hugs, Kelly
Tess,
While ANY cancer diagnosis is no good, I personally believe that your is a highly treatable, manageable form. Like your dad, I have a dear friend who was diagnosed with bladder cancer probably over 10 years ago - and she's still as feisty as ever, not about to let it beat her down. Yes, she's had to have several procedures to remove new tumors, but if I'm not mistaken, she's been able to have them on an out-patient basis.
This same woman was diagnosed with lung cancer several years ago - the deal is, you have to be diligent with your follow up. Don't skip any appointments, stay ahead of the monster. June (my friend) is as full of **** and vinegar as ever, and I truly believe that works in her favor!
Will send up a prayer for you to be as fortunate with your dx as my June has been. And CONGRATS on the PS!
While ANY cancer diagnosis is no good, I personally believe that your is a highly treatable, manageable form. Like your dad, I have a dear friend who was diagnosed with bladder cancer probably over 10 years ago - and she's still as feisty as ever, not about to let it beat her down. Yes, she's had to have several procedures to remove new tumors, but if I'm not mistaken, she's been able to have them on an out-patient basis.
This same woman was diagnosed with lung cancer several years ago - the deal is, you have to be diligent with your follow up. Don't skip any appointments, stay ahead of the monster. June (my friend) is as full of **** and vinegar as ever, and I truly believe that works in her favor!
Will send up a prayer for you to be as fortunate with your dx as my June has been. And CONGRATS on the PS!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Thanks Kelly! I promise I will.
Darla - My sister was dx'd with breast cancer 6 yrs ago and my Mom has terminal pancreatic cancer, so I promise I will NOT skip anything! It was for this reason I knew to go in and be seen as soon as I saw the blood in my urine. Dad has done very well, it will be more of a nusiance than anything. Still getting my head around it. But I will be very proactive in making sure nothing slips past the goalie!
Darla - My sister was dx'd with breast cancer 6 yrs ago and my Mom has terminal pancreatic cancer, so I promise I will NOT skip anything! It was for this reason I knew to go in and be seen as soon as I saw the blood in my urine. Dad has done very well, it will be more of a nusiance than anything. Still getting my head around it. But I will be very proactive in making sure nothing slips past the goalie!
RNY 12/28/09
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