Huge decision to make regarding next treatmentHi all. I am 71 and have been dealing with MIBC stage 3, plasmacytoid variant since July 2022. I had 6 cycles of chemo, gemcitabine / cisplatin, that ended 12/28...reactions5repliesTreatmentSurgerySecond Opinion
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...reactions34repliesAssistive DevicesSurgeryNeobladderResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
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...reactions4repliesNeobladderSurgery
2-3 CM tumor and sessile legionsI am scheduled for a TURBT this coming Friday. They haven't given me much information as to whether they will be removing the tumors or just doing a biopsy. I...reactions13repliesSurgeryTreatmentCoping
Radical Cystectomy (RC) for a Grandma?Hi, my Mom has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Urethra cancer. We can't find much on that because it is so rare so we are cruising through bladder cancer forums...reactions1replyTips & AdviceUrostomySurgery
My TURBT ExperienceI had a TURBT in September 2022. My next two cystoscopies over the following six months were negative. I decided to be under sedation at my third cystoscopy. As luck...reactions1replySurgery
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 DiagnosedSurgeryNeobladder
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...reactions3repliesSurgeryUrostomyNeobladder
6 months since my neobladder surgery In two weeks, it will be 6 months since my neobladder surgery. I am still experiencing pain and discomfort in the area of the operation. My inner thighs are still...reactions1replySurgeryCopingSide Effects
I just have been diagnosed with bladder cancerHello, My name is Vicki I am 47 years old and last week I was diagnosed with bladder cancer. I had my TURBT 10 days ago and the urologist removed...reactions12repliesCopingSurgeryMental Health