Hi Folks
My first OP appointment ~2 weeks ago gave the news of multifocal G3T1 with potential squamous differentiation which was a little unexpected. The flexible cystoscopy showed 3 small (<10mm) smooth lumps with a few capillaries wafting on the surface. Didn't look that scary, but this shows that looks can be very deceiving!
OP options given by consultant were BCG or Cystectomy, with heavy leaning towards the latter. I have another TURBT booked next week and can't wait to get the pathology results on this and choose treatment path. Although I said that I would prefer to conserve the bladder with BCG at the appointment, further reading is pushing me towards cystectomy with ileal conduit. Was offered neobladder as I am "young (63 next week) and fit (albeit the big belly)" but at the moment I would prefer things as simple as possible, with quickest recovery so leaning towards conduit.
Anybody had this or similar diagnosis, and if so, what was your choice, and considerations to get there .. and comments on how it went please, including recovery time?
I fully understand that we are all unique / different and make our own decisions, so no right or wrong answers. The decision I make will be solely mine, and I don't look back to regret my decisions as they were all right for the time that I made them.
Thank you
