Bladder Cancer Journey

By Simac

1 min read

Last updated: December 2022

I am on my third chemo, just to get rid of any lingering cells if any. I have Bladder cancer 60yrs young. The only thing I find is not getting enough sleep, because of wanting to pee all the time and painful burning usually. But hey ho I'm eating well. I will probably have my bladder removed with other parts as a precaution at least I will be a bit lighter. I just have to go with the flow and trust the health care professionals. Gave up the cigs which I found to easy, weird. Anyway I thought I give this go. Hello to everyone.

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Laura MacKenzie Moderator
<inline-mention username="Simac" user-id="6637695"/> hi there. Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. Wishing you well with your treatment. I had my bladder and other parts removed 5 years ago. I live a good life, working and travelling as I did before. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. You may also find our features collection useful, covering lots of different aspects of a urinary diversion. Thanks for being a part of our community. <a href='https://bladdercancer.net/living-with-a-urinary-diversion' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://bladdercancer.net/living-with-a-urinary-diversion</a> Laura, Moderator, <a href='http://BladderCancer.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>BladderCancer.net</a>
Laura MacKenzie Moderator
<inline-mention username="Simac" user-id="6637695"/> hi. How are things going with you? Laura, Moderator, <a href='http://BladderCancer.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>BladderCancer.net</a>
1. Simac
 <inline-mention username="Laura MacKenzie" user-id="4260298"/> Not to bad, cancelled one of my booster sessions, not feeling to well. Back on tomorrow. Lots of fatigue. Constant ringing in ears, which I will mention to the team. Other than those little mishaps all good. 😊
2. Laura MacKenzie Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Simac" user-id="6637695"/> good to hear from you. Always best to listen to your body. Hope all goes ok tomorrow. Let us know how you get on. Take care. Laura, Moderator, <a href='http://BladderCancer.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>BladderCancer.net</a>
Simac
Hello, had my surgery 4weeks ago. Now at home all went well. Now have my stoma and all the equipment that goes with it. Just in the recovery stage now, taking time to heal and adjust.. 😁 
1. Laura MacKenzie Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Simac" user-id="6637695"/> hey. Great to hear from you. Glad the surgery is behind you. Wishing you well with your recovery. Take it easy. Any stoma questions, just ask, I have had mine for 5 years now. Take care, Laura, Moderator, <a href='http://BladderCancer.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>BladderCancer.net</a>
Simac
Hello thankyou, yes I am seeing my stoma nurse on n Monday. Sort a few things out, trial and error see what's best for me. 
1. Laura MacKenzie Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Simac" user-id="6637695"/> that’s good you have the stoma nurse support. It takes a little time to get what suits you best. Hope your appointment goes well. Laura, Moderator, <a href='http://BladderCancer.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>BladderCancer.net</a>

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