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Ineligible for Bladder Removal

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By bobbycrush

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Started with UTI June 1918 blood protein in urine. Antibiotics June ..July ...Aug ..Sept referred for kidney scan. Radiography said I was in the wrong dept and needed to see a urologist urgently. That afternoon was rung and appt made for urologist.

My treatment journey

2019 Jan 1st biopsy diagnosed stage 3 carcinoma in situ and started after initial chemotherapy via bladder in recovery ..6 BCG biopsies again, and a further 3 doses BCG fresh area found ..theatre again urologist called me I prior to theatre to say no further BCG and he wouldn't remove my bladder...follow up 3 weeks in outpatients.

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Cannot have my bladder removed

Met with my urologist the BCG didn't work and due to COPD, asthma, degenerative spine and high BMI. Wouldn't remove my bladder he said I wouldn't make 30 days after surgery. Radium may be an option after my next cystoscopy. So I am in a no win situation. Anyone else in a similar situation?

Oh, also, I am 71 in January.

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