I have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and am due to start my chemotherapy treatment in a couple of weeks. Having listened to the experts at the hospital, I feel more scared of the side effects then the cancer, Just wondering what other people felt about the start of their treatment.
My wife and I are trying to be positive as the hospital say that the cancer is very treatable and the prognosis is good.
Good Morning and welcome to the community. I am from the Bladder Cancer Group . Could I suggest you join us in the group, where many have gone through this treatment successfully. Click the link to get to the group. Then if you post there, you will get lots of support and advice . We understand how you must be feeling at the moment. Many of us have been there. I hope to see you in the group. If you can give some background as to where you are at the moment, it will help. Best wishes.
Hello and welcome to the community. Bladder removal is not the only option if the chemo fails. Please come and join us in the Bladder Cancer Group where you find lots of support and experience. Click on the highlighted link to get to the group. If you start a new discussion there, others will be able to share experiences and offer advice. Best wishes.
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