Hello Homosapien

I'm so sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. You've dealt with so many issues with your health over the last 2 decades that it's understandable that this is taking its toll on you. 

Sometimes when we look at the whole picture it can be very overwhelming and we struggle to see how we can cope with yet another issue that's been handed to us. You've been through so much with your health already and with all that your family have been through as well, it's natural that you're trying to be brave but wondering just how you will cope. 

I think that many of our members here in the Cancer Chat community will agree that looking too far ahead to the future can sometimes be unhelpful. Try to just take each day at a time. If a day feels like too much then just go hour by hour. Focus on taking things one step at a time. 

It can also be really helpful to talk with someone about how you're feeling. If you don't want to talk with your family then you're welcome to call our nurses for some advice and support. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any information and reassurance they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

Hopefully your planned test for next week will bring some positive news and the urology team will be able to move forward with planning the bladder surgery you need. 

Keep in touch Homosapien and let us know how you get on. We're here to offer any support we can. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator