internal diversion following cystectomy....how hard is it?facing decision of bag vs internal diversion but wondering about the short term recovery and long term lifestyle.....anyone share?...reactionsrepliesIndiana PouchNewly Diagnosed
BCG TreatmentI've recently received a diagnosis of early-stage bladder cancer. The cancer has not spread beyond the bladder lining, and I'm about to start BCG treatments. If you have undergone BCG...reactions24repliesNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedNeobladderSurgery
Is it normal or OK to wait six weeks before BCG therapiesI had originally thought I had a kidney stone. Only slight blood in urine for a few weeks. GP suggested ultrasound and found 2cm urothelial tumor. I had my surgery...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Incontinence and constipation after TURBTHello, 74 y.o. man here. Had a 7cm tumor removed from my bladder on 12/18 and finally released from hospital on 12/22. Within a few hours of being home, I...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
new overwhelmedI m not sure what to do here so I guess I just start posting. Im 72 just got told have cancer in bladder. Have to set up different scans...reactions20repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Just diagnosed with high grade Stage 1 (maybe 2?) Bladder Cancer -- Trying to decide between conservative and aggresive treatmentImaging a couple of months ago found a 2.5cm mass in my bladder which turned out to be a papillar tumor , and the pathology from my TURBT a week...reactions19repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingDiagnosis
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...reactions11repliesNeobladderTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
My mom and stage 4 bladder cancerI’m sitting here in the hospital with my mom and daughter waiting for her discharge and waiting for pathology reports and a plan. In the meantime told to take her...reactions1replyCopingNewly Diagnosed
New & ScaredHi everyone! My little tumor was discovered this week & my TURBT surgery is scheduled for Tuesday. I’m a 39 year old female (non smoker) & I have 3 kiddos...reactions33repliesNewly Diagnosed