Blood in urine again .. has cancer come back
I am a 77 year old female and I was diagnosed with BC eighteen months ago twice i had a tumour T3 removed and then 6 weeks basic BCG treatments and I have had two maintenance doses of 3 was. Cystoscopy in March was good. But 10 days ago I felt uncomfortable so did a urine dip stick test and it showed blood.
I was devastated. Im having a cystoscopy on Friday but am desperate to know... can this happen between, but due to the BCG treatments and if the cancer is back will I automatically be sent for a bladder removal as it shows the BCG has not worked for me.
Thank you Liz for your reply. I am aware folk on the forum have no medical training I was just hoping to hear the experiences of others. But from your reply and having read some of the links, I learned today that recurrence is not unusual. Thanks again for you prompt input.
P. S. I am in the UK and I know that won't make a difference to recurrence etc but it could make a difference to the response of medics and protocols.
@Angela A _ I agree with the proffered suggestions. Take a breath because until you have cystoscopy results and possibly more testing the information is limited. BC does come back and BCG does not work for everyone. Hoping for good results from your tests/cysto. Please let us know how things go and know that we are always here to support you. My best. Linda ( moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
Can I update you please. I had a TURBT yesterday and I have been told the first tumour has regrown, so it looks different from the first two. But frighteningly is has grown out of a diverticulum and on to the outside of the bladder. Has anyone any experience of this. They are awaiting cystology reports so wont commit to what the next step will be. I suspect bladder removal but I am 77 years old. I was in good health until cancer hit me and was a regular walker. this has sapped my energy but I do feel the loss of energy id due to anxiety. All my blood results are good. Can anyone share some helpful experiences with me.
@Angela A. As Liz mentioned, return of BC is very common. I had heard that it is easy for a single cell or two to be missed and that the tumors can come back. Also the grade and stage can change with reoccurence. I know that this is a stressful situation but possibly getting walking again even just a bit at a time. You could work up a little more at a time and you many find your anxiety less and that you have more energy. It is so very easy for cancer to take over your mind and difficult to keep that from happening. I also was in good health and a runner/biker at the time mine was diagnosed. I ended up having RC and have been cancer free since that time 7 years ago. I would try to take a breath and be prepared to discuss the results with your medical providers. It may not be as bad as you have imagined. In the meantime I suggest that you push yourself to get outside and walk with friends to get your mind off things and get some of your energy back. Sending prayers to you for good news. Please keep us updated on the results. Remember that you are a strong person. My best Linda ( moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
