Bladder cancer

Hi Mar09 and welcome to this friendly and supportive group. Many of us here going through different stages and many who have been through it, so always someone to answer any questions. I had neo adjuvant chemo (Gem/Cis) and tolerated it well before moving on to further treatment. I hope all goes well with your scans. Feel free to ask anything or just come to talk. We understand. Best wishes.

Thank you for your support 

Hi Mar09,A warm welcome from me too,I hope you find the group helpful.We are a friendly bunch.Best wishes Jane 

Thank you jane

 Mar09 Well at least it’s good that you are in treatment and a plan is coming together.  I hope it all goes well, lot of really excellent, friendly support and advice on here. Leo

Hi Mar09 , warm welcome from me to this forum of friends and support. There is a wealth of experience and advice here. I am sorry you have had a cancer diagnosis , it comes as a shock I know . the lovely folk on here really are a tower of strength , and I hope you find that too in the coming difficult months. stay in touch and ask away, I am certain there will be someone able to help answer the many questions that run through the mind when diagnosed .

Thanks for that

Thank you very much 

Hi Mar09,

I had a similar diagnosis in August 2022 (though female so no prostate).  I had 4 cycles of chemo (Gem/Cis) over the autumn and my bladder was removed in January 2023. 

The chemo can be tiring although everyone is affected differently. It quickly becomes routine and it helps to keep as active as possible during that. The operation is long and they want one to be as fit as possible to withstand it and help recovery. 

I have a stoma and quickly got used to it. The stoma nurses are very helpful and everything is easy to order and have delivered. You might want a neobladder instead.

Lots of us on here have had this treatment, many are in our 70s and keeping active, travelling etc. So once you come to terms with what you face it's certainly doable.

Good luck and make use of all the knowledge, support and kindness here.

All the best,

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Thank you so much for your reply.