mishy Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 last weekend i thought i had a bladder infection because i was going to the loo all the time -went to the doctor on monday - had a urine test - today went to the doctor and he said there was no infection or anything BUT there was a higher than normal red blood count (10) (anything 0-9 is considered normal range) so its blood but its not visible to the naked eye. Heres why i'm writing this post - my dad died of bladder cancer in april. I know that these were his first symptoms. when the doctor told me i nearly fainted and he had to lie me on the floor. he said it is unlikely that i have cancer because of my age (37) . BUT he did a repeat urine test which i'll find out the result of in 3 days. I have had such a horrible day, all the flashbacks of dad- recognising all the jargon that the doctor was saying. Has anyone had this experience or these symptoms.?? How am i going to hold out til monday??? I already called in sick to work for tonight and tomorrow because i just couldn't face it.
Pink Amulet Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 Well, I haven't had any experience with bladder cancer. But I contracted HPV, (with no symptoms) I went to my doctor for my regular pap. Next thing I know I am being booked in for surgery to remove the cancerous squamus cell carcinomas from my cervix. But after radiotherapy, and surgery, I am fine now! With all of my tests returning clear. So I can only assure you, no matter what the outcome, you are in good hands these days.... My heart goes out to you Mishy *hugs* good luck sweetie.
Author mishy Posted August 25, 2006 Author Posted August 25, 2006 Thats fantastic that you got thru that. whats the story with radiotherapy in that area of the body and having kids? Just the thought of it all (after dad) scares me ****less. I can't look at the odds rationally. I'm probably fine. my head is the one thats doing me in.
Pink Amulet Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 Thats fantastic that you got thru that. whats the story with radiotherapy in that area of the body and having kids? Just the thought of it all (after dad) scares me ****less. I can't look at the odds rationally. I'm probably fine. my head is the one thats doing me in. Well I actually fell pregnant very soon after (against many odds). I was told radiotherapy on the pelvic region did little to reduce a womans fertility (for men the affects are a little more dangerous). My doctors were confident I would have no trouble conceiving. However it could be different for different types of cancer in that area... and the treatment, and dosage varies for every person. Don't jump the gun Mishy. Just relax until you get the new test results back... just take it one step at a time.
Author mishy Posted August 25, 2006 Author Posted August 25, 2006 my dad had every treatment known to man. I think i have today suffered some kind of post traumatic stress episode- it was just horrible- i felt like i was falling into the floor. Just like oh no NOT THIS AGAIN!!!!!WTF! And as for jumping the gun- thats the exact words the doctor used, thanks pink, you're always a legend.
Pink Amulet Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 my dad had every treatment known to man. I think i have today suffered some kind of post traumatic stress episode- it was just horrible- i felt like i was falling into the floor. Just like oh no NOT THIS AGAIN!!!!!WTF! And as for jumping the gun- thats the exact words the doctor used, thanks pink, you're always a legend. An understandable reaction given your past. I'm sorry to hear about your fathers pain. Things will be better for you. *hugs* Let us know how it goes!
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