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Radical Cystectomy: Would like to hear the experiences of others

Posted by sue225 @sue225, Sep 29, 2021

My husband (79) who has had bladder cancer for 17 years must now have a radical cystectomy most likely before December. Would like to hear from others who have undergone this surgery (recovery, etc.) and how they have adjusted to living with a bag. (Neo bladder not a possibility due to prior radiation for prostate cancer which thankfully is a non-issue now).

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sepdvm | Mar 8 1:37pm
In reply to @willismohr "Thank you, I still work full time even though I'm 78. I don't have to work..." + (show)
@willismohr

Thank you, I still work full time even though I'm 78. I don't have to work but I like my work. Therefore usually reading legal briefs and the like and of course many medical appointments. Many other issues medically then the bladder cancer. Wounded 4 times in Vietnam and each time not bad enough to keep me out so they taped me up and sent me back out. Had a top secret clearance, crypto. My body looks like a bad put together puzzle. It would make me tired typing all my medical issues so I won't.

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You are an inspiration, and a huge thank you for your service and all the suffering you have endured because of it.

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