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Diagnosed with NIMBC.
I had one recurrence of non-invasive bladder cancer within three months of a clean cystoscopy. Could anyone tell me how often this type of cancer returns?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sepdvm | Jun 1 9:21am

@dianeoh26 I see that the blood cancer post was likely a spell check correction.
My husband had a muscle invasive highly aggressive bladder cancer and with cystoscopy every 3-4 months following initial treatment he had regular recurrences. Mayo Urologists said that was expected with his cancer, hence the frequent scoping. I know of patients who continue for many years treating their noninvasive bladder cancer with TURBTS over and over. My husband tired of this after a few years and elected a radical cystectomy with neobladder for a cure. Despite many complications, he is cancer free and happy with his decision.
What treatments have you had for your bladder cancer?

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