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What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Dec 18 11:17am | Replies (59)

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@colleenyoung Followed up with another TURP/biopsy, cancer has come back and is worse than ever. Exploring treatment options now, almost certainly radical cystectomy.

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@sunriseglass I'm feeling fairly philosophical about the RC, especially since the alternative is my likely demise. I am at the point of considering post-surgical options, like, where will all the pee go? Neo-bladder is off the table, my RC will have to include a urethrectomy. I am inclined toward continent urine diversion options, where the storage is internal and drained by inserting a catheter into the stoma periodically. Wondering if there is anyone on here who has anything useful to contribute regarding that approach as opposed to the external bags.