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What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Dec 18, 2025 | Replies (59)

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While I cannot tell anyone what to do about going to a Neo bladder. You need to do what you think is best for you and with your doctor. I would get a second opinion before I would do that surgery.

For me.
I had the same bladder cancer and had the BCG treatments. My doctor did discuss with me the possibility of going to a Neo-B after the 3rd surgery. I told him I want to do everything possible to avoid getting the bladder removed. Luckily my last checkup and biopsy showed no signs of cancer. We shall see how long this will last. I will get a second BCG treatment in a couple months. Doctor said it is cautionary treatment just in case of any cancer cells are present. I totally agreed to do that.

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There is actually a prescribed maintenance schedule for BCG treatments when BCG has been successful after the first 6 weekly treatments. It entails 3 weeks (3 treatments) of BCG every 3 months over more than a year. Look up on line for the schedule. Periodic scoping is part of that process.