Here I go again.....more cancer

16 years 1 month ago #14079 by Barbnks
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Becky I know what you mean there is so many things out there to read and can be scarry. I was given something to help with the pain in the office, just wasn't put under. I guess there are many different views on all the in office techniques. I am just praying that my May appt. doesn't show more tumors. I am just trying not to let it consume right now until I know something in May. So how are you doing right now Becky?

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16 years 1 month ago #13999 by becky37
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BARB I TOO HAVE HAD 3 TUR IN 6 MONTHS. MINE KEEP REOCURRING TOO. I AM SO JEALOUS OF THOSE WHO HAVE TIME BETWEEN THEIRS. I FEEL FOR YOU AND CRINGED WHEN YYOU SAID YOU WERE GIVEN NO ANETH. I WAS COMPLETELY PUT UNDER ALL 3 TIMES. I WOULD HAVE IT NO OTHER WAY. I NEED TO FIND A SECOND OPIONIN FROM SOME ONE WHO WILL TALK TO ME. YOU READ WHATS ON THE INTERNET AND GET SCARED . BECKY

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16 years 1 month ago #13287 by Julie
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My husband had one biopsy taken in the urologist office and I have never seen him so pale. After that any time they took tissue it was in the hospital and they used what they called conscious sedation, usually Fentanyl and Versed. As I understand it the combination handles pain and give a patient amnesia for the duration of the procedure but the person still will respond to directive such as roll on your side.

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16 years 1 month ago #13274 by Barbnks
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Hi David,
Yes I will be doing general anesteshia tomorrow. The first time I had a procedure was in office and I am not really sure what you would call it. He removed the tumor and then caterized it? The just used something to deaden the opening where the tube went in. It was uncomfortable that's for sure.

Barb

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16 years 1 month ago #13271 by ddoyle
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Barb,

Just curious, does your doctor plan any anesthesia for the next TURBT? I had never heard of conducting a TURB or TURBT (the T denotes tumor removal) with no form of anethesia. You must be a VERY brave person. I can scarcely tolerate the cystoscopy sometimes,and that's with a flexible scope. Having said all of that, best wishes on your upcoming procedures. Most of us on this forum have walked in your shoes before.

David

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16 years 1 month ago #13269 by Barbnks
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Hi Melodie, Thanks for your response, I really appreciate everyones response. It is great to have so many people helping and knowing what they are talking about.
I have had a 2nd opinion by a leading cancer center and they reaffirmed that my urologist here was right on target with my treatments. If at any time I don't think he is I will return to MD Anderson. I have checked my urologist and my pathologist out. My doctor is in a big city not a country town, I didn't want people thinking I was going to some hometown doctor. I go in tomorrow for a TURB, and start chemo (mitomycin). We will see how all that goes. Thanks again for all the advice and support
Barb

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