Husband has bladder cancer

Hello. My husband has very recently been diagnosed with Bladder cancer. It is in the ureter between the bladder and kidney. He is going in for an operation in a couple of weeks to have his kidney and ureter and to cuff hus bladder. I'm so scared and don't know who to speak to for support? 

  • Hi there, welcome to the forum, but sorry for why you're here. I have bladder cancer now for over 3 years. I still have my bladder, but that could change any time. I also had cancer in the ureter tube and that was replaced with an artificial one. It was initially thought that my kidney had cancer too, but it turned out that it didn't. I'm sorry that your husband has this cancer. I must admit that I don't know what you mean about cuffing his bladder.

    There aree'nt too many on here with bladder cancer but there are a few for sure. The other thing that you might find helpful is to post any questions you have in the section "Ask the Nurses". They are really good to answer any questions that you have. Also, come on here anytime you just feel it might help to write down your concerns. People on here are very caring and supportive and you will find that it helps.  In the meantime, take care of yourself as you support your husband through this difficult time. I hope you have family and friends around to support you as well.

    Take care.

    Lorraine