Maz - have a tumour in my bladder and blocked right kidney. How do I tell my children?

Hi

First my urine was orange ,brown and  bloody , for a few months i just ignored it cos at times it would go back yellow and clearish , one day the urine was rose red and i put a sample in at the doctors ,it came back blood in urine and no infection . The doctor sent me off to hospital for flexible cystoscopy well that was a shock got tumor in my bladder and a blocked right kidney . Got to go for another scan and on for a transurethral resection of bladder tumor im absolutely bricking it all i can think about is how do i tell the younger two children , ill wait till its done and the tumors been under the microscope  all i can do  is educate myself with the lingo but its all very scary stuff 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Maz although I'm sorry to hear what has happened. This must be a very difficult time.

    So many of our members know how tough it can be to tell their children they have cancer, so you are not alone Maz, and I'm sure you will receive a lot of support and advice from the community soon. 

    I hope this information we have on talking to children about cancer and the TURBT you'll be having will be useful as well but if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. With their knowledge and insight they will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease about what's to come.

    We're sending you all our strength and support Maz, and we will be here for you on every step of this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Aww the message was lovely and felt very supportive thankyou for your kind words , im not one for putting myself on people but after your message i feel much better cos im going to need somebody so thankyou for the resurrance means alot does your message .