So I had my meeting with the consultant yesterday and he has said the cancer has gone since I had the radical cystectomy. But and there is always a but...cancer was in my lymph nodes so he has recommended chemo.
I'm so relieved it's gone. Has anyone had chemo like this as a mop up or just in case scenario??
Any info on what it's like to have chemo and if I will lose my hair ?
I have to wait for the oncology appt but this group is so knowledgeable and honest and your advice Is always what means the most
Hope you are all doing well xx
Hi Podperson . All sounds very positive but a slight hitch with the lymph nodes. I had six weeks of chemo. The regimen for bladder cancer is generally Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (Gem/Cis) or similar alternatives. I tolerated it quite well with no nasty side effects but some people have some forms of nausea You should get pills to counteract this. The drugs usually used for bc are not the type where hair loss is guaranteed. Some people report hair thinning, but we rarely hear of complete loss in this group. It didn't affect my hair although mine is very short. Overall, the odds are in your favour. Best wishes.
