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Were you exposed to any of the classic bladder cancer risk factors?
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Hi there,
Lucky me was diagnosed with high grade urothelial cancer /CIS & rare small cell cancer. 66 yrs, non smoker. I have been anaesthetic nurse for over 20 years. So anaesthetic gases? Also exposed to diathermy machine plume over many years. Only in last 5 years in Australia do Surgeons use smoke extractor & a lot continue not to use this equipment. So who knows. Off course the health system refuses to acknowledge link & risk.
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@janine1991
I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis and hope whatever treatment you are receiving will help.
I see you are in the helping profession as a nurse and I have the greatest respect for those in your field. Working side by side with surgeons, you are the essential partner who dispenses necessary anesthesia to help patients through needed surgery. I have been comforted by nurses on several occasions when I was upset following surgery.
What treatment(s) have you already begun or will in the near future?
Sending best wishes for your success. May we all realize this.
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@janine1991 I am so sorry. This is terrible to digest. I wish you hope and strength. So not fair.