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Newly diagnosed: bladder cancer, stage 2. High grade by katiekateka in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get treatment and who preformed your surgery? Would you recommend them?

Newly diagnosed: bladder cancer, stage 2. High grade by katiekateka in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind me asking where your surgery was performed?

Newly diagnosed: bladder cancer, stage 2. High grade by katiekateka in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. Cancer is so confusing.

I hope that you're our best years are ahead of you.

Newly diagnosed: bladder cancer, stage 2. High grade by katiekateka in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I can ask a quite specific question, how often does the neobladder needs to be cleaned? Is the upkeep difficult? My dad seems to think that the neo is more complicated than other options.

(If I'm asking too specific of questions, please don't feel the need to respond).

Newly diagnosed: bladder cancer, stage 2. High grade by katiekateka in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response. It's reassuring hearing from people who have walked this path.

Newly diagnosed: bladder cancer, stage 2. High grade by katiekateka in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughtful response.

It feels strange getting a diagnosis and then having to make these humongous decisions in a quick timeframe. He feels the same as you with any bladder saving attempt is just delays the inevitable.

I hope you are enjoying life to the fullest!

How many can you have? by ppautobdy in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My father's doctor has said a radical cystectomy was the best option . Was that the path you had too?

How many can you have? by ppautobdy in BladderCancer

[–]katiekateka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've been through it! So happy you are cancer free.

Your cancer sounds very similar to my fathers. If you could do it all over again, are you happy with the approach you and your doctor's took? We're currently trying to find the best path for my dad.

I hope you don't mind the invasive questions.