Grade 3 bladder cancer

[Ayer]

Hi I am awaiting an appointment with an anethitist to check I am ok to have my operation to remove bladder and hysterectomy. I have c.o.p.d. and a problem with my heart. I am a 70 year old and have now been waiting 3 weeks. Just wish I could get a date. It is all very frustrating. Is this normal? Diagnosed in May Tumour removed in June

[PaMul]

Hi Let’s hope you don’t have to wait much longer - seems a long time I’m sure. Good luck with the operation and recovery there are lots of fit survivors of this procedure on this site who can offer encouragement.

Best wishes

[Ayer in reply to PaMul]

Thanks very much for your support it does help when your feeling forgotten and down

[Jodow]

I really hope you feel better soon. I've just had a clear scan, and result that all margins were clear 4 months after op to remove bladder, prostate, urethra and 22 lymph nodes. I think you should feel free to push people hard for dates and results. However, I'm sure the couple of weeks is ok.

Best wishes,

Jo in Belfast

[Ayer]

Thanks I intend ringing my contact nurse today to see if she has any idea of when I can at least see anethitist

Best wishes

[lily1831]

My husband had his bladder removed, and living with it is not as bad as it may seem. Good luck with your surgeries.

[Rossi68]

Hi...the waiting is the worst... I had bladder removed and hysterectomy over 6 years ago... hope you hear soon and yes ring your nurse as that's what she is there for

[Ayer]

Thanks would love to chat more about recovery etc. How do you manage on holiday with bathers etc. Chris