Thank you for asking! I think I’m doing much better now. Like I mentioned at first I was really freaked out but now that the CT scan looks ok and the cytology seems to indicate low grade as well, I’m feeling much better. I know we won’t know everything till the pathology is back after the surgery, but things feel a bit more normal now.
I’m so sorry to hear this, how scary! Sending good thoughts to you both. One of my uncles had bladder cancer (later in life than your H) and his treatment wasn’t bad at all (as cancer treatments go) and he’s been fully recovered for years. I hope your H has a similar experience.
Post by underwaterrhymes on Jun 9, 2023 8:14:36 GMT -5
wanderingback - those first few days after you get news like that before there is a plan of action are always the most stressful, I find. I’m glad you’re breathing easier. Sending well wishes for you and your family. ❤️❤️
((Wandering, wandering’s partner, and baby wandering)))
I don’t know much about bladder cancer (neuro is my wheelhouse) but everything you wrote sounds like best case scenario when it comes to cancer. I know that doesn’t make the shock or feelings any easier. Hoping the upcoming visits only reinforce the positives.
Anecdotally, my grandfather had bladder cancer decades ago and was cancer free for many years (he died of a different cancer years and years later).
I'm so sorry your family is going through this! I'm glad to hear that the prognosis is good and there's a treatment plan in place, though I'm sure it's still scary. Thinking good thoughts for all of you!
Just hugs. It is extra stressful when your partner is dealing with this and your LO is small. We had a few similar moments when DH was diagnosed. Sending all good thoughts your way. You know we are here for you. <3
Even if it can be taken care of easily, nobody should have to go through this. Ugh. I'm sorry. I hope you get the most encouraging, positive news and quick resolution. And I am sending you all the biggest of internet stranger hugs.
Just an FYI, when you do start telling people IRL everyone will want to share anecdotes about so and so and their cancer. It can be a lot, especially if people share about X having Y cancer and died. It's ok to say up front that you'd prefer if people not share stories, anecdotes, or unsolicited advice.
I bet that was a really scary day and I'm sure things still feel very vulnerable. I'm really sorry you're all going through this. You always have a very positive outlook on things. I'm hoping that outlook, coupled with your strength as a couple and family, and medical knowledge help you all get through this. Most importantly, I hope he comes out the other side of this healthy ❤️
Oof, that is difficult news to take in and at a very sensitive time in your lives.
Rationally, it does sound like the outlook is very positive but I'm sure hearing the word cancer would throw anybody for a loop. Hugs and best wishes to you and to him.
ETA - I highly recommend wearing Fuck Cancer socks to the hospital on surgery day.
((((mainelyfoolish)))) FWIW, my think was Hawaiian shirts. I always wore a loud Hawaiian shirt to chemo. It started because I was looking for a button down to make port access easy, and I found this loud shirt that just made me smile. And it became my thing. For my second, I had two (two day infusion) that were slightly less obnoxious, but had flamingos. People would laugh at it, and I’d always say it’s hard to be sad when you have flamingos on your shirt 🤪 The nicer if the two is still kept around and worn to all scary appointments.