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At BladderCancer.net, we know that receiving a bladder cancer diagnosis is scary, and it can be difficult to find someone who can relate to your cancer journey. We want to create a space where you can share your experiences and hear from others who understand. Whether you choose to share your personal story, how you manage complications, or just tips for daily life, your voice will resonate with others in the community and help ensure that no one feels alone.

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jay60 Member
I've been diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer with metastasis to lymph nodes. I am currently taking strong chemo. I will soon have to make a decision about which surgical option I want when the bladder is removed. I would like to know what other women chose and if you are now happy with that choice.
1. jay60 Member
 Thank you Sarah. My main interest is which surgery, outside pouch, inside pouch or neo bladder. The surgeon is telling me that the neo bladder is not as sucessful for women.
2. Sarah Wallin Community Admin
 Hi <inline-mention user-id="2064319" username="jay60"/> , that's interesting that your surgeon said the neobladder is not as successful for women. Did he or she explain the reason why? I saw you recently submitted your inquiry to our Q&A's - excellent! We'll also be sharing the link to your question on Facebook this evening to gather additional response. I hope to hear more from others on this topic. -Sarah (BladderCancer.net Team Member)
Linda Urbanski Member
<inline-mention username="jay60" user-id="2064319"/> - My suggestion is to use the time before you need to make a decision to speak with others and meet with them in person if possible. I have met with literally hundreds of bladder cancer survivors and many of them had an entirely different impression of life without a bladder and a diversion after than they did before meeting with me. It will be invaluable to you to have as much information as possible before decision time including the pros and cons. Meeting with those who have diversions will give you a real world perspective. It is entirely different that assuming how life is with a diversion. My best to you. Linda ( moderator, <a href='https://bladdercancer.net' target='_blank'>Bladdercancer.net</a> team member)
Laura MacKenzie Member
Great to see how this as grown since 2017 and how many remarkable people have shared their stories. Laura, Moderator, <a href='https://bladdercancer.net' target='_blank'>BladderCancer.net</a>
CommunityMember182 Member
Why am I not seeing more info on chemo use as BCG is not available to me? 
1. Laura MacKenzie Member
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember182" user-id="2069467"/> hi. This article talks about different treatments. Within the chemo section, you can click on the underlined chemo types to take you to more details on it <a href='https://bladdercancer.net/treatment' target='_blank'>https://bladdercancer.net/treatment</a> . Here Paul shared his experience of chemo. <a href='https://bladdercancer.net/living/chemo-side-effects' target='_blank'>https://bladdercancer.net/living/chemo-side-effects</a> - do you have a specific question about chemo, that you are looking to get answered? Laura, Moderator, <a href='https://bladdercancer.net' target='_blank'>BladderCancer.net</a>
2. Linda Urbanski Member
 @CommunityMember182 - BCG is normally used for stage 1 non invasive bladder cancer. I do read of other options due to the continued shortage of this and also that when NBCG does not work there are sometimes other options to try. Have you spoken with your doctor for other options or trials to consider? Linda Urbanski ( moderator, <a href='https://bladdercancer.net' target='_blank'>Bladdercancer.net</a> team member)