Hi everybody. Let me introduce myself. Diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2019 and had a radical cystectomy in February 2020. My recovery went very well for several months but I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence in July this year. A second surgery failed due to bowel adhesions from the first surgery so it has now been confirmed as incurable (plus I got a right leg DVT as a free gift!). I had a course of radiotherapy to help with symptoms and I am now in the early part of a course of immunotherapy so fingers crossed that it sticks. My oncologist says I have a low chance of success but he tells it like it is and I appreciate his honesty.I’m hoping to be pleasantly surprised! Also a shout out to my local hospice palliative care team for their help with pain control - it’s not all about doom and gloom and end of life. Let’s hope that 2021 improves for everybody. Onwards and upwards.
Hi and welcome to the group. Sorry to hear of your recurrence but you appear to have a very positive attitude towards it. I'll join you in keeping my fingers crossed that the immunotherapy does the trick. Best wishes.
Hi AnnieUK, bloody reoccurrences we hate them! Sounds like you have a fantastic oncologist, I totally agree what we want is clear honest information. I always think, if they are keen to explain things clearly so I understand, then they probably know what they are doing. I've read about some success of immunotherapy for some USA folk on an international BC site. Seems to me for everyone with bladder cancer at any stage, message is fingers crossed, hope for the best and definitely live for the day. Sounds like you're going to. Keep us posted H x
You’re sounding very positive AnnieUK, that’s the way to be. Just wanted to say hiya and really hope the immunotherapy helps you. Stay safe and we’re always here for you if need be xx
Sorry to hear about your recurrence Fingers crossed the immunotherapy works.The medics always give you worse case scenario They gave my husband a 20 to 30% chance of survival when he was put on a ventilator with Covid and 8 weeks on he is fully recovered
Wishing you well
lots of love
Wilbert xx
After 6 days in icu on a ventilator a further 14 days in hospital and 3 in rehab he beat all the odds and has been home for 4 week and is back to his old self It feels like a miracle He is the pin up "boy" on the hospital ICU fb site He even had a short bike ride last week I have told him no more using up of lives my nerves wont stand it
Hope all is good with you
lots of love
Wikbert xx
t does sound a miraculous recovery Wilbert. Thank goodness for Mr W's fitness. x Did he get clapped down the corridor when he left ITU? It made me cry when i saw that on the news. It must have been an absolute nightmare for you. Out for a bike ride already is pretty impressive! Sending love. x
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