Carole, I can appreciate your apprehension. I just had to have a pelvic ultrasound myself and had the same bladder concerns you do. I actually did a *test run* drinking the required amount the day before to see if I would be able to hold it. I determined I would be able to and that gave me a bit of confidence in regard to that matter. Both my mother and sister had 2 cancers each and that is kind of a black cloud hanging over my head too. I too am petrified of surgery - the thought of being put to sleep sometimes seems more scary than the threat of cancer. I'm trying to talk myself into a better frame of mind but I completely understand where you are coming from.