Bladder Cancer

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Hello my name is AnnieC and this is my first message. After being treated with radiotherapy and chemo for bladder cancer.  I felt great, more energy, weight gain appetite returned. I thought I was cured. I then had an MRI and another small tumour was found. No more radiotherapy because of scarring so now I am having my bladder removed. I am a fit and energetic 75 year old. I am quite scared because of the unknown. I am also a carer for my husband who is partially paralysed from a stroke. Doctors keep telling me to think of myself but it’s hard. Fortunately I have a carer so he will be looked after while I am in hospital. I would be grateful for any help and info from anyone who has had this op 

  • Hi  and welcome to the community although sorry to hear your bc is back. I see you have joined the bladder group . If you start a fresh thread in the group you will find many of the members have had this op and will be able to help you going forward. Click the highlighted link to get to the group. Best wishes.

    Best wishes to All,   rily.

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  • We're at a similar stage I believe Annie. 6 unsuccessful  BCG treatments, another BCG leaving hubby in hospital for 12 days & now offered BCG, 1/2 strength BCG or bladder removal. 

    Hubby desperate to save bladder so investigating alternative treatments but feel they may just buy us time with same final result. 1/2 dose starts today. 

    Apparently his CIS is flat & aggressive. Thanks for your help x