Doug was diagnosed in May 2001 with non-invasive bladder cancer. I didn't go with him to his first appointment with the urologist...we just thought he had kidney stones? Doug is no fan of the "peek and poke" so his doctor gives him something to help him relax and I drive him to the appointments....and so, I am there if the doctor sees something and I get called back. I think I get more anxious prior to and the day of the exam than Doug does. When Doug walks out the door, I can start breathing again! I cringe when they call me back because I know "it's back". Thank God "it's" been gone for 2 years now.
This forum and the chat has been a God send to me. I am thankful to be able to talk to bladder cancer survivors and to have HOPE!! Nowhere else are there people who understand, can listen, and offer advice through the blc journey. Hope and love are the things that helps me through.
Anita
