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My husband has had that cancer going on two years. First it was a research study in Dallas, 500 miles away, that removed the tumors at first, then they returned. Next was the insertion on a tube in his back to administer Jelmyto... 1x weekly for 6 wks. That didn't work. Now he'll have that offending kidney removed this coming Sunday. That was the original suggestion but we got caught up in all the research. He's 75, doing well and will be better once it's outta there! Once he has his follow up, we will seek a urologist closer to home. Should have done this in February 2023! It's been two months since we knew the Jelmyto did not work. Let's not get right on it! Am I frustrated? You bet. Just praying it's not any worse and no chemo or radiation afterwards. We are thankful it is slow growing and non invasive, but ready to get on with life.

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@vickipm that is great news. Good luck. My nephroureterectomy went well, still in a lot of pain 5 weeks later, however I had issues with incisions and infection which was not helpful.