Hi all
Been a while since I posted anything. Had initial TURBT on 4th October and then a second TURBT on 4th November. Diagnosis was stage 2 and there was some residual tumour at second TURBT. I have initial appointment with the oncologist on 3rd January to be followed by three cycles of chemotherapy, and then possible cystectomy in spring. I just want to get the chemo started but do feel a bit glad I can enjoy Christmas first! From what I gather I am not a candidate for neobladder so in some ways that makes things easier, no decision to make on what is the best option. Glad of all the comments on here with people sharing their experience of urostomy as this gives confidence that learning to live a new way isn't as scary as it first seems. I first had symptoms in July and it has been a bit of a whirl at times, but if all goes to plan I will hopefully be clear in less than a year from diagnosis. My grandchildren are 7 & 4 and I look forward to being at their weddings!
Hi again Deacon P . Good to know you have your chemo planned for the New Year and so it should not upset the holiday plans. I had six sessions of it and tolerated it well. Good luck with it all. Enjoy Christmas with the grandchildren. Best wishes.
Hi Harbour and welcome to the group. You usually have a one off chemo wash with Mitomycin at the time of the TURBT. This is just to mop up any rogue cells floating around. Further treatment then depends on the outcome of the biopsies they take. There are various routes to go down after a TURBT, chemo being just one option. Best wishes
Hi Harbour . Chemo is not the usual treatment for bladder cancer. If you do end up having chemo, then it is not the type where you would need a cold cap.
Could I suggest you start a new thread of your own where we could help you through things. Just give a bit of background on where you are up to. From the main bladder cancer page, click on "Create a New Post" at the top of the page. Best wishes.
