Just Venting

15 years 3 months ago #22929 by drosenberg
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Thank you to all who responded. I feel much more comfortable with my decision now. But, I'll not be complacent. Is this a great forum or what?

Don

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15 years 3 months ago #22925 by wsilberstein
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I often had red spots which turned out to be nothing, so if you must take a break, take it with a modicum of peace of mind, but for your own sake, don't choose to ignore them. If the red areas persist at some point you need to get them biopsied.

-Warren
TaG3 + CIS 12/2000. TURB + Mitomycin C (No BCG)
Urethral stricture, urethroplasty 10/2009
CIS 11/2010 treated with BCG. CIS 5/2012 treated with BCG/interferon
T1G3 1/2013. Radical Cystectomy 3/5/2013, No invasive cancer. CIS in right ureter.
Incontinent. AUS implant 2/2014. AUS explant 5/2014
Pediatrician

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15 years 3 months ago #22923 by orpheus
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Sometimes the reocurring cancers get to you. I found that a few months ago I just had to say "stop, is this life threatening or can I take some time off from this anxiety?" I put off the Turb without incident, although I knew I would have to go through with it in time. I don't think doctors would recommend this, but sometimes a patient just knows that they must stop and rest awhile. Sometimes you just have to trust your own instincts and turn the constant worry off. Good luck, you can do it!

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15 years 3 months ago #22920 by slabman
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Same for me.....I had those red spots at the tumor location on the two follow-up cystos following my TURB. I don't think you are out of the norm on this.

Bob
T1 G3
Age 66
DX April 2008
TURB April 2008
Last BCG (#15) April 2009

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15 years 3 months ago #22903 by suzi
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Don,
Don't worry , I have had same red spot and it turned out that from BCG.
Good luck
Suzi

Be strong and don't give up.
a warrior

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15 years 3 months ago #22901 by Nix
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Don,
I think we have all been there - sometimes enough is enough. I my last two cystos also had red spots - he biopsed during the cysto and it was just from the BCG. I have found that if it is on my mind, better to get it done that think about it all the time.
Good Luck
Nix

Nancy S
Ta CIS
dx Ta 11/06
dx Ta CIS 10/07

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