Hi everyone. I am a blind Christian woman that has just been newly diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. My symptoms have been blood and blood clots in my urine along with frequent urination, low back pain and discomfort in the abdomen and bladder area. My doctor found the tumor in a CTscan he had scheduled for me. I saw the Urologist this past Thursday for a cystoscopy and that did indeed confirm the tumor, it is in the lining of the all of the bladder, I also have additional Papilomas near it. My Urologist informed me that she will perform surgery to remove the tumor and surrounding area and if needed put in a stent, what is this stent for? She also informed me that she will administer an anti-cancer medication or chemotherapy that does not cause your hair to fall out, is there a new medication out that does this? I am not completely clear on everything she told me, I was still in shock when she informed that I have bladder cancer. I have a friend from church that took me to my appointment, but I had her wait out in the waiting room. The surgery I believe is suppose to be outpatient. My Urologist is going to be calling me next week to schedule the surgery date. I am currently taking an anti-biotic to clear up a UTI. God will get me through this though and I put all my trust in him.
Blessings
Suzie
