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Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: ozrocker on August 16, 2007, 07:02:23 PM

Folks,
One day as I was getting ready to start my mail route, I went to the restroom. Blood in urine. I immediately told my boss, and called my Dr.
They wanted me to come in that day. Next, ultrasound. Came back abnormal. Off to Urologist, then Nephrologist(Kidney). He wants "Special blood test". Urologist wants CT scan w dye IV. Abnormal, Lesions on liver, Bladder shows"soft tissue growth" Back to Urologist-procedure day. Doc says "Once we start, I'll tell you in 2 seconds ", I get scoped, OMFG!! If you have ever been scoped, you know what I mean. For those that have not yet had the experience; They stick a lens that's around a quarter inch in diameter in your eurethra, past your prostate and into your bladder.
THE BURN!!!!
Dr. says there it is. A tumor. He says "I think we caught it early enough".
I go in for surgery on the 28th. I'm also participating in a trial with an investigational drug, that is intended to slow/prevent further incidents.
It's Not FDA aprroved, but has been used in other countries with mixed results.
Now I wait to see the Nephrologist and the GI doc for the Liver.
Men, if you ever even see 1 drop of blood mixed in with urine, get it checked asap.
                                                              Oz

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Charon on August 16, 2007, 07:12:04 PM

That is harsh OZ, but the news sounds encouraging. It's the ultimate cliche from someone sitting on the sidelines, but hang in there man. Looking back, did you have any other symptoms?

Charon

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: nirvana on August 16, 2007, 07:24:22 PM

Very sorry to hear Oz.  My best wishes for recovery.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Masherbrum on August 16, 2007, 07:49:28 PM

Ozzy, you and I have been friends since I started.   Please take it easy, and from my family to yours, we wish you the speediest of recoveries.  

<> friend

Jay "Karaya"

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: storch on August 16, 2007, 07:56:23 PM

best wishes for a speedy recovery oz

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: DREDIOCK on August 16, 2007, 07:59:06 PM

13 year survivor here (Hodgekins)

Best of luck to you. Your in for an interesting journey.
Go at it with grit teeth and dont let yourself get too low or two high.
The attitude you take with you will be half the battle.

You ever need someone to talk to lemme know.
I also know of a couple of outstanding oncologists if your ever in need of another opinion.

Hang in there

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: rabbidrabbit on August 16, 2007, 07:59:48 PM

That would piss me off..  good luck man.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Eagler on August 16, 2007, 08:10:51 PM

best of luck on the 28th Oz

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Dago on August 16, 2007, 08:11:59 PM

My Dad found out he had bladder cancer the same way, they treated it quickly, and full recovery.  Been a number of years now, they don't  even bother checking him anymore.

I am sure you will have the same positive results.  Best Wishes.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Dichotomy on August 16, 2007, 08:19:00 PM

OZ

my thoughts are with you sir.  

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Mr No Name on August 16, 2007, 08:46:20 PM

OZ! All the best to you, Sir!

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: eskimo2 on August 16, 2007, 08:49:32 PM

Best of luck to you ozzy; I seriously hope all goes well.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Speed55 on August 16, 2007, 08:50:28 PM

Wish you a speedy recovery.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: texasmom on August 16, 2007, 09:01:01 PM

Sir

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: xbrit on August 16, 2007, 09:38:53 PM

Best wishes OZ

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Shamus on August 16, 2007, 10:22:14 PM

Good luck Oz, hope it goes well.

shamus

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: kamilyun on August 16, 2007, 10:37:37 PM

Man!

Best of luck to you. Hope all goes well.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: LePaul on August 17, 2007, 12:46:50 AM

Yikes, my legs are still clenched from the camera part!

It sounds like you are in very good hands.  Heal fast.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: gpwurzel on August 17, 2007, 01:03:52 AM

Best of luck Oz, sure you'll be fine......wishing you a speedy recovery (and I've not been scoped that side, but had a colonoscopy a while ago....interesting....ish)

Oz

Wurzel

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: SteveBailey on August 17, 2007, 01:35:42 AM

Best wishes Oz.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: FrodeMk3 on August 17, 2007, 02:53:45 AM

Best wishes, and GL, Oz <>

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: CyranoAH on August 17, 2007, 04:17:37 AM

Good luck Oz

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: ozrocker on August 17, 2007, 04:45:12 AM

Thanks for all the thoughts and wishes! I'll keep you posted.
                                                            Oz

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: rpm on August 17, 2007, 04:49:13 AM

Got my fingers and anything else that may count crossed fror ya bro.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Xargos on August 17, 2007, 04:50:21 AM

Good luck, wish you the best.  

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Curval on August 17, 2007, 07:35:35 AM

Good luck man.  Looks like you have caught it early.:aok

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Ripsnort on August 17, 2007, 08:51:16 AM

Best wishes and speedy recovery to you oz.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: SIK1 on August 17, 2007, 09:33:53 AM

Oz my thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
SIK1

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: AWMac on August 17, 2007, 09:39:12 AM

Yes been scoped once. Went five days not wanting to pee because of the burn and pain.

They seem to have caught it early Oz.

I have you on my Prayer list.

Recover and heal soon Bro!

Mac

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: 68ROX on August 17, 2007, 09:41:47 AM

<> Best of luck Oz....

I will definitely be thinking of you!!!!



68ROX

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Maverick on August 17, 2007, 11:41:29 AM

Quote

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
13 year survivor here (Hodgekins)

Best of luck to you. Your in for an interesting journey.
Go at it with grit teeth and dont let yourself get too low or two high.
The attitude you take with you will be half the battle.

You ever need someone to talk to lemme know.
I also know of a couple of outstanding oncologists if your ever in need of another opinion.

Hang in there

What he said in triplicate! Keep the chin up and decide now that you intend to fight this and win. Attitude has an effect on healing out of proportion to what you might think. Keep in mind that you are going to kick cancer's bellybutton and get it done!

Thoughts and prayers OTW not only for you but for your family as well. Remember you are not in this alone.

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: Deth7 on August 17, 2007, 09:17:53 PM

Prayers otw!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Bladder Cancer
Post by: ozrocker on August 18, 2007, 09:07:23 AM

Thanks for all the insight, prayers and well wishes. AH people are truly one of a kind!
 
                                                                  Oz

Title: Ahh Crap
Post by: 4deck on August 18, 2007, 10:15:51 AM

Dood, I am so sorry to hear that. Keep your sprits high though. I got diagnosed this past month with another downer. Just keep positive.

Cheers my brother.