Hi everyone
First post here.
Yesterday I was in hospital for a cystoscopy under general anaesthetic. They also took a biopsy of some red patches in my bladder that had been seen in a cystoscopy in late December.
They also cut out a small lump (that wasn't mentioned in the December cystoscopy) that they found yesterday.
I should have an appointment within the next 10 to 14 days to get the results.
I'm 36, and don't drink or smoke, and I've had no exposure to industrial chemicals, which give a heightened risk of bladder cancer. There's also no history of it in the immediate family.
Despite all these things that should be in my favour, I can't help but worrying.
Until yesterday, I'd focused my worry on the procedure (my first time under a general anaesthetic). But now that's done, my worry has turned to what it is.
What practical advice do people have about this period of waiting for a diagnosis? Do things you enjoy? Go for walks? Spend time in nature? Binge on Netflix?
Thanks
John