Bladder Cancer plus Invasion of Seminal vesicles Gland

Hi and welcome to the group, although sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Many of us have been there and know how you must be feeling at the moment. The early days of uncertainty and not knowing can be very stressful. Once a treatment plan is in place, it takes away a bit of the stress as there is something positive to focus on. Usually, thee is a follow up TURBT as a mopping up operation, but some times other options are considered. Once you see your consultant and know your your options, we would be able to give you some answers as there is a lot of experience here. I was T3/G3 and that was years ago and still here. Feel free to ask any questions. Best wishes.

Thank you for that  Rily, I don't understand the stage bit as everyone is asking me what stage am at. All I know I'm Grade 3, T3 or T4. Have you got any ideas ?

Hi . The T is the staging and stands for tumour. It is the size and how far the tumour has progressed. T3 means muscle invasive. T4 means it has penetrated the bladder wall and in danger of spreading. T3/T4 sounds borderline and they will probably need more investigation with scans etc. to get a clearer picture. The G stands for grade. This identifies the aggressiveness of the cancer cells. G3 is the most aggressive, but the most common. All sounds very scary, but be aware bladder cancer can be treated successfully. For more details of stage and grading, Mac have produced some good information if you click HERE . I was muscle invasive as were many others here and treated and we are still here. Best wishes. 

Thank you Rily any idea about what stage am at pls

Hi . T3 is stage and muscle invasive, which means the tumour has gone in to the bladder wall, but usually still treatable.  As I say, they will more likely perform further tests to confirm and  then put a plan in place. At this stage it is difficult to sat what they will do until you speak to your consultant. Before your meeting, write down any questions you may have as it is easy to forget in these meetings. Best wishes

Thank you Rily 

Hiya saw the consultant and been told it's definitely at stage 4. Been given options for treatment's.

Sure that whatever the options are you will find replies on here from those who have had them already to give you their take and tips. best, Denby

Hi Alleykatt,I hope you find this board helpful and supportive.What options have you been given ? Best wishes Jane

1) Bladder, seminal vesicles Glands and prostate out)

2) chemo

3) rediotherapy

Option one doesn't guarantee anything as it's out of my bladder wall.