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@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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Husband is scheduled for neobladder robotic surgery on September 17th. History of BCG treatments with recurrence high grade Stage 2 with invasion of bladder wall. Next step was chemo. He had 4 treatments and they canceled his last treatment due to an upper respiratory infection requiring oral antibiotics. He is 72 years old, very strong willed and self-disciplined. Other than bladder cancer he is healthy and active. What made you decide on the neo bladder procedure as opposed to other treatments. What were the complications that you mentioned. Do you have any regrets in any of your decisions. What did you find the most difficult?
Thank you in advance
Ronnie angelvlk@yahool.com