Hello fellow forum members from a male with a new diagnosis

My surgeon is a bladder oncologist - deals with bladder cancer. The general cancer specialists will be oncologists who prescribe chemo, radiotherapy (or other such systemic or targeted drugs). Tricky when one needs opinion from both of them before making a decision.

Hi all,

Today I consulted the oncologist and decided to go the chemo chemo-radiation route. The choice was taken because of the level of confidence the oncologist appeared to have which swayed me against the apparent default of bladder removal.

Hi makem . Now you have made your decision, you now have something positive to focus on. I hope all goes well. Best wishes.

Thank you, and everyone who has given me insight into the subject.

I could keep the forum updated with the treatment and detail if there is interest. Otherwise I will return after the course with a summary of how it went, maybe for later followers

Hi makem,Good to hear you have decided on your treatment and have a plan.I hope it all goes well.Let us know how you get on.Best wishes Jane 

Hill all. Well I am onto my 4th day of treatment and so far no complaints. District Nurse due on Saturday  to check the PICC and blood test weekly starting tomorrow. Radiotherapy every weekday for the next 4 weeks and carrying around my chemo pump.

Transport to and from the hospital has been very good apart from the first 2 days because they forgot tor insert the PICC. It just meant visiting one hospital for the PIC and then onto the next different hospital for chemo and radiotherapy all in a rush same day.

Hi,

Glad things seem to be going smoothly. Best wishes and a bright future.

Hi makem. Nice to hear from you again and good to know things seem to be going well. I remember the chemo pump well. Bit of a nuisance but you get used to it. Best wishes.

Hi makem,Good to hear treatment is going well.Best wishes Jane

1st week of chemo finished without side effects. I hope the last one is the same.

Even though I keep out of the sun as much as possible people remark on how red may face looks. (I'm not a boozer  lol)