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First TURBT done 6/7/24. Scheduling is calling me to have the BCG start soon, but I'm wondering if a urologist should do this procedure or an oncologist.? I am definitely overwhelmed with the news of cancer which no one in my family has ever had. Do patients usually get a 2nd opinion on this type of cancer? I understand it's fast growing and the need to get the treatments started but I want to make sure I'm making the right choices. Anyone???

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Sheila | @shester | Jun 18 8:17am

I completely understand being overwhelmed with the news. No one in my family has ever had bladder cancer either.
I did not seek a second opinion, first because I just went with what was suggested because I was scared and second because from everything I read my urologist was offering the recommended treatment.
I've had 2 TURBT procedures and today I will have my 5th BCG treatment at my urologists office. I cannot say enough good things about the care I've received and I trust I am in good hands.
Ask questions, like I didn't LOL. Will you have a 2nd TURBT before BCG?

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Sue | @swh | Jun 18 9:31am

2nd opinions are good. My diagnosis changed from low grade non-invasive to HGT1 with the 2nd opinion.

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