Hi, I am also new to all of this, and it does worry me. I have a TURBT procedure scheduled this Monday the 22nd of April. They have already performed the cystoscopy, and found a large tumor. It is tough to sit back and wait to see what that tumor tells the doctors.
I am 64 and relatively healthy, until now. The annoying part of all this, is that I had a gross Hematuria about 8 months ago, and the previous urologist said he saw nothing. A week later the CT scan results came in, showing a mass in the bladder. He discounted that scan, and said he saw nothing to worry about. He was certain it was simply, BPH. Now, 8 month later, I have another gross hematuria with clots.
I went to a different urologist , who looked at the old CT scan, added with the hematuria. He did not hesitate to give me a cystoscopy right then. He let me watch, as he looked at where the CT scan showed a growth. A large mass was found exactly where he thought there would be one. He immediately scheduled my TURBT procedure. I am thankful for his urgency, but also scared a little, at this urgency.
I do agree, there is a ton of information on the internet. I try not to overreact to most of it. I guess the best course for me at this point in time, is to wait to gather more information. I just think that writing about on a post like this, helps me deal with it better.
Fingers crossed
