My journey started when I had brownish urine before visible blood in my urine. called partner over and said “What the hell is this?” He “I don’t like look of this at all.” still stalled which not personality by way. I’m afraid going to doctors but thought was maybe having too much chocolate ice cream or something. On September 10th 2019 noticed urine “This really good period.” primary care doctor did some initial chest X-rays then referred me Urology Department Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque New Mexico. The a cystoscopy TURBT (trans urethral resection bladder tumor) “You have cancer. It’s non-muscle invasive it‘s high grade.” This scary news. She added diverticulum sticking out your also has cancer it addition other bladder.” on course six BCG treatments almost immediately. They made little ill every night that them okay next morning each time. very frightened during all this. didn’t know what about. never smoked worked with chemicals. myself “Why get cancer?” When saw her following TURBT she said cancer if anything either same gotten worse despite treatments. colleague University NM (UNM) want consult with.” Dr. Michael Davis who eventually removal (radical cystectomy). spoke he believes you should removed through radical cystectomy an ileal conduit.” And thought “I’m doing without getting second opinion.”