Any other females here with bladder cancer in their 50s?

Posted by talltxlady @talltxlady, Apr 25, 2023

Saying hello as a new member. Sometimes it's difficult to find info for females with bladder cancer, and sometimes it would be nice to have others to connect with.
Start BCG again in May. Have been off of it since December. It has been so nice not to have to think about any of that for a while. Starting to get nervous though, with bcg beginning again very soon. Praying the cancer stays away.
I think I'm the youngest one where I'm being treated. Any other females here with bladder cancer in their 50's?

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podrunner1 | @podrunner1 | Jun 19 4:12pm

Hello skind6! I didn't even realize how long it's been since I've been on this page! I ended up getting my left kidney, ureter, and bladder cuff removed last June. I have been doing good since, just dealing with a lot of fatigue. They have found abnormal cells in my urine twice now and increased blood as well. So, I get to stay with being checked every 3 months. My dad's one sister has battled bladder cancer for several years now so definitely affects men and women both. You take care too! 💕

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 29 10:41am

In reply to @skind6 "Hi, New to this group, too. Granted you posted this a while ago, I hope you..." + (show)

A belated welcome, @skind6. I hope you saw the reply from @podrunner1

Skind6, what treatments have you had? How are you doing today?

suka1 | @suka1 | Jul 27 2:07pm

Hi. I was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. Age 51. Invasive. Aggressive. Have been told, that the best thing is to have my bladder removed. Still in shock. I got the news 10 days ago. Still in the trying not to feel sorry for myself stage. Anyone else?

readkimberly2 | @readkimberly2 | Jul 28 7:20am

I to am a new member. Am waiting for my appointment for my scope. I've been having blood in my urine for some time now. I'm a bit anxious about it. Oh and I'm 62 years old.

talltxlady | @talltxlady | Jul 28 11:16am

In reply to @suka1 "Hi. I was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. Age 51. Invasive. Aggressive. Have been told, that..." + (show)

Hi @suka1 I am so sorry you've been diagnosed with aggressive BC. It's terribly shocking to hear the words bladder removal. Please go get a second opinion with a big hospital in your area. Not sure stage of your diagnosis or where you were diagnosed at? Urologist or big cancer hospital? But I would definitely seek a second opinion as soon as possible.

talltxlady | @talltxlady | Jul 28 11:19am

In reply to @readkimberly2 "I to am a new member. Am waiting for my appointment for my scope. I've been..." + (show)

Welcome @readkimberly2. So happy you found Mayo Connect.
Sending good thoughts your way for good results and healing. Please keep us posted. So happy you're getting in for your scope soon.

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