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First appt for bladder cancer this coming week at Mayo Phoenix
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Mar 3 3:34pm | Replies (44)Comment receiving replies
Mayo is amazing. I had first appt with urologist/oncologist last Thursday. They fit me in for surgery which I had on Monday. They scrambled all day Friday to get labs and tests done from 8 am - 8 pm.
I just got my notes from the surgeon Dr Mark Tyson and the diagnosis is malignant neoplasm of bladder (HCC) so that’s concerning.
They did a chemo wash before I went home and still waiting for biopsy.
They did prescribe belladonna opium for spasms so I’ve been pain free. And I asked to not go home with a catheter and he was fine with that.
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@dorothyb1153 This is good news regarding your experience. I am scheduled for a TURBT tomorrow and a terrified. I am so glad to hear that you are pain free and did not have to have a catheter. I have read way too much info on the catheter and pain after a TURBT. I am sending strength for your continued treatment. Sadly I am not within the Mayo system, but may have to find a way to get in it.
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@dorothyb1153 I’m glad you got to experience how the Mayo Magic gets things done quickly. So sorry about your diagnosis but fingers crossed for non muscle invasive. No catheter going home? My husband would support that 150%! Riding in a car for 10 hours with catheter is something he hopes never to do again. Stay positive and comfortable.