G3T1 with Squamous Differentiation?

Hi Pegasus, I love that you sound so positive, its very uplifting. I am waiting for the nurse to ring me with appointments and she said it will possibly be in the next 3weeks. They are so lovely and i feel very lucky to have such a nice team. I will defo keep in touch and let you know how it affects me. much love to you Angela

Hi Tortoise,Good to hear you have made a decision.Did you learn much more about the squamous cell ? 6-8 weeks seems to be about the wait for the surgery judging from this board.They have to get a team together and make sure they is a bed on intensive care/high dependency straight afterwards.I had mine a month after meeting the surgeon but he put me on the urgent list.Best wishes Jane 

Squamous cell was in the cytology report, but not definitive as it was a suggestion of SD focus in the report. Playing safe with RC.

Likely going for stoma (ileal conduit) as one of the blighters was in the Trigone so although Neobladder is an option, maybe not ideal, and I want to get back to normal asap.

I think you have made a good decision if Squamous cells have been found.I had a solid tumour which was mostly removed during a TURBT but had grown back by the time of cystectomy.You should adjust well to having a stoma if you have one.I had to be able to change the bag unaided before I was allowed home.Plenty of advice and support here regarding the surgery and what to expect.Best wishes Jane 

Glad you made a decision let me know how you get on or feel the need to chat

Met surgeon today and  surgeon preferred preservation over surgery in my case. Had prepared myself for RC but now going with BCG with option for RC if it doesn't work. In the meantime, i am upping exercise level and working to  lose weight (BMI 32) just in case RC required.

Now ready to push for BCG to start asap.

Fingers crossed.

That is great news, please let me know when you start it all. Here’s hoping no side effects and it works like a dream. I will keep you in my thoughts. 
janine 

Interesting that surgeon expressed a preference. I wonder if you could have hd your way if you wanted surgery? Anyway, hope all goes well for you.

Hi Tortoise , the very best of luck to you. I start my BCG 6 week induction on August 22nd. I cant say I am looking forward to it, I do have concerns about side effects etc, but if it does the job of course I will be over the moon. Its a long road we are on , and I am sure it will be scary at times. It sounds like you had prepared yourself for RC ? how do you feel about the BCG ? much love Angela x