I just wanted to pick up on an idea of cytologies/cystocopies being compared to a pass or fail grade in school. (REPORT CARD)
Because I have not had any tumour recurrance since initial diagnosis, I get a test anxiety with each physical exam. PASS OR FAIL? Yesterday, I had a surprise call from the doctor's office that I was booked for an appointment. The news threw me, and I had an intense feeling of....test anxiety. More than worry about a tumor, I don't want to disappoint others.
I had run into into a friend of mine in the library the day before who had recently had surgery for a rain tumor. I asked how she was doing and she looked at me strongly and said, "The tumor is back".. When I got back to work, I reflected on her body language as she was telling me the news, and I wondered how hard it was for her to tell me that...
BTW, from what I am reading on this board, it seems that Doctors recommend different times for holding the BCG in the bladder. I was requested to hold for 2 hours. The time required for holding must not be a hard and fast rule...
Have a good day,
Rosemary