Deciding for a early cystectomy?Hi, relatively new (1 month) to my bladder cancer journey 39 y.o. male diagnosed a TaG3 + CIS. My father had almost the same diagnosis at 67 about 8 years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedNeobladderSurgery
Surgery ChoiceI’m a 68 year old male works out, runs and bikes. So healthy body weight and active. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer which penetrated into the muscle. PET scan...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSurgeryNeobladderUrostomy
7 Weeks Since My Neobladder Surgery I was wondering if someone could provide me with an average time it takes to heal after neobladder surgery. I had my surgery in early October and had my catheter...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNeobladderSurgery
Neobladderwld like to hear the experiences and opinions of others who had had a pouch (neobladder) made for them and what their lives have been like since....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNeobladder
What treatment should i opt for.Type 2b bladder cancer, non aggressive, I had TURBT operation to remove growth, I don't know if i should do Chemo with Radiotherapy or have a cystectomy. My urologist suggests...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNeobladderTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Neo BladderI am a female and had my Neo Bladder surgery 6 years ago. Recovery was uncomplicated and tedious. Wore a catheter for 7 weeks afterward. For six years I leak...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNeobladder
Who has used a stealth belt? What is your experience? Do you use a side one or a long one? Does it help when swimming? I miss swimming so much...Hope lol questions listed above are ok....Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCopingTips & AdviceUrostomyAssistive DevicesNeobladder
Surgery Big decision do I do neobladder or use a bag. An thoughts on this...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesNeobladderNewly Diagnosed
upcoming robotic surgery for ileal conduitDiagnose with bladder cancer in November. completed 2nd turbt Jan 7th. 1st turbt they took out quite a bit of cancer, ta hg. @nd turbt they trimmed my enlarged prostrate...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesAssistive DevicesSurgeryNeobladderResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
NEO BLADDER LEAKINGI am 71 and entering my 5th month after having RC surgery and a neo bladder. I spoke to several men who had this surgery prior to doing it and...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesNeobladder