Bladder Cancer Support Group
Bladder cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the bladder multiply without control. The greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is a genetic predisposition; it's also associated with smoking and occupational exposure to certain dyes (such as in textile factories), petrol and other chemicals. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, we're here...
I've been checking regularly but there doesnt seem to be any activity lately.
Friday I have my cystoscopy - not too nervous about it since I went under general for a full biopsy in June which looked good. However, the cystocopy always give me a big spike in my chronic lower abdominal pain - but I have learned to live with that.
My cytology though always comes back "atypical" - my tumor was high grade but non-invasive - so recurrence at some point is almost sure to happen.
I will post once I have my results!
I do check this support group now and then, so, at least three members are quite active :)