I was diagnosed with bladder cancer five years ago & had it surgically removed. Now it has returned & also I had an enlarged prostate. The Doctors wanted to do it with a BCG infusion, but as my prostate was enlarged & I had UTI I could not empty my bladder properly. So it was decided to do a T.U.R.P, op. which they did. But now I have been told that the bladder cancer has spread to the prostate. It was suggested that they would like to remove the whole bladder and prostate. But I'm not sure. Is there any options. I am 78 but still quite fit. Any feed back would help. Thanks
Hi Engineer78 welcome to the forum. It sounds like you have been having a really rough time. I don't know a great deal about your type of Cancer to be able to offer any useful information for you..However, I know lots of the lovely folks on here will be along soon to offer some words of wisdom and support for you.
gail
Hi Engineer78 and a welcome from me. We have several members here who have had bladder and prostate removal and living active lives. We have had members in their 80s having this op successfully. I am sure someone with personal experience of this will be along when they pick up your post. Best wishes.
Hi Engineer78
My father in law had 2 separate cancers-muscle invasive bladder cancer and prostate cancer. He had both removed just over a year ago when he was 78.
He was 79 this week, and doing pretty well-both cancers gone on his latest scan, and still managing to look after his wife who has dementia. He was a high risk for surgery due to heart issues, but came through and was leading the local remembrance service last weekend. It did take him a long time to recover, and he gets tired more easily but was fit and active before the surgery which definitely helped him. He has never regretted going ahead with his surgery, and I wish you well with your decision.
Sarah xx
He’s my father in law, but he was very pragmatic about his 2 primary cancers and having had my own bladder removed, I understand how well he has done.
Hope you’re doing well Leo-you’re pretty amazing yourself!
Sarah xx
Hi again Engineer78
This is a very helpful and supportive group, so do come back if you have any more questions and we’ll try and help.
Sarah xx
