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Yes, women are not diagnosed as quickly as men from what I understand and this makes us more likely to be farther along once it's caught. Very frustrating to think it could have been caught earlier. I just had my bladder replaced with a neobladder in November. Unfortunately I didn't get the all clear and will start immunotherapy next week. I do feel better mentally knowing the bladder is out though. All the best to you!!
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First of all, you have my sympathy. I'm a male, age 82, and was dignosed with stage 4 bladder cancer nine months ago. I took immunotherapy for five months, which was quite brutal because I couldn't eat, had to force feed myself, etc. Anyway, I terminated the treatments and am now taking wholistic Fenbendazle (500mg). I quit the immunotherapy six months ago & am now recovering from the immunitherapy treatments, taste buds, neuropathy in my hands and feet. In a nutshell, I believe that the immunotherapy may be good for younger people, but not when in our 80s. Just my humble opinion!