Hi Pattypickle and welcome to Cancer Chat.

I'm sorry to hear you're having an urgent referral to check for bladder cancer.

I know this must be scary but I'm glad you've reached out to us as so many of our members will know what you're going through at the moment, so you are not alone, and hopefully you will receive some support and advice from them soon.

I hope this guide we have on how to cope with waiting for news, and these tips the NHS have on managing anxiety will help to steady your nerves, but if it would help to talk things through with someone then do give our cancer nurses a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you and ease your mind whilst you wait.

We're here for you Pattypickle and we'll have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator