Bladder Cancer diagnosed in my 20's

Late last year a tumor was found in my bladder. After a TURBT to remove it and 4 biopsies taken it showed non-muscle invasive TCC, G2pTa high risk. I was told I would need another TURBT followed by 6 weeks of Chemo. My 2nd TURBT was instead a rigid cystoscopy as they could find no residual growth and 2 more biopsies taken.

Last month I was told that I am all clear, with no residual cancer and no treatment needed. Now I am awaiting the first cystoscopy that I will have every 3 months for the next 2 years.

It took 4 months from my first consultation with a Urologist to actually be diagnosed with anything, and every cystoscopy I had to assess my bladder before the diagnosis came back as NAD, 2 ultrasounds found the tumor at a polyp size and when it had grown to 0.7mm, at the time of removal it had grown to 2cm.

I am so grateful to not have to go through any treatment as the last 6 months have been a challenge, but I can't help but be nervous and worried about them missing something during the procedures.

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  • Hello heyme and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    That's wonderful news about being given the all clear but your concerns are completely understandable. In fact, I think you'll find this is quite a common reaction to such news and I'm sure some of our members who have been through this will be along soon to offer their support and share their experiences with you.

    Our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, if you'd like to discuss any of this with them as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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  • Hello heyme and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    That's wonderful news about being given the all clear but your concerns are completely understandable. In fact, I think you'll find this is quite a common reaction to such news and I'm sure some of our members who have been through this will be along soon to offer their support and share their experiences with you.

    Our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, if you'd like to discuss any of this with them as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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