Results from 2nd Turbt

Hi Granny M . The P stands for pathological and simply means the results were determined in a path lab. It is not part of the diagnosis. I've not had BCG so not much help. I am sure someone will be along with experience. Hopefully your CNS will have some information tomorrow. Write down your questions beforehand. best wishes.

Going from G3PT1 to RC in one jump is quite a move. You may wish to consider BCG first. And if that fails then consider other options. But it’s your choice.

My 2nd TURBT was G2PT1, so seems sensible to try BCG first. Keeping RC in the back pocket if required.

i know some on here have chosen the RC route, and they wish to explain their rational under similar circumstances.

all the best,

Leo

Thanks Rily x Lynn

Thanks Leo, thats my thinking as my husband said use the belt and braces route. X Lynm

I am sure your Consultant and MDT will give you a good steer, and yo should discuss your options with them and pluses and minuses - together with your personal circumstances.  Leo

In my personal book as Leo1 says that would be quite a jump. But surgeons do like their surgery and do offer it, which suits some people. But there is a third way, ie Mitomycin into the bladder. This has been successful for 5 years since for my OH and has saved both of us all that surgery entails for a man. He was G3 Pta but a great many of the tumours, too many to count.

Thanks Denby x Lynn

I was T1G3 and opted for RC however after meeting the surgeon, he suggested to try BCG first rather than straight to RC. Followed surgeons advice and went the BCG route, and so far, it seems to be working. Have had 9 instillations to date with minimal side effects. 

Sensible advice

Thanks Tortoise had a meeting this morning with CNS she was really helpful explained everything clearly I am going for the BCG treatment with a RC  as backup hopefully it will not come to that but goid to know the option is there. Said treatment should start in 3-4 weeks . X Lynn