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Are there any alternatives to surgery for bladder cancer?
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: May 27, 2021 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
Hello Colleen,
Thank you for your consideration and response. My wife was sent yesterday to a Hospice House. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2012. Wife is unaware of blood in urine. I am sitting with her now. I apologize for being unclear and incomplete with my question. My daughter is a nurse practitioner in oncology. We have dismissed biopsy, radiation, and chemotherapy. Looking for any possible (non-traditional, (non-invasive) alternative to slowing down or stopping bleed. They are giving morphine and flushing her bladder. We are employing lots of prayer.
Thank you
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That makes total sense that you would dismiss agressive treatments at this point, Mac. I searched one of my favorite sites Virtual Hospice to see if they had any articles about non-invasive approaches to slow or stop the bleeding, but didn't find anything. However, you might other questions that you may have answered on their website. It's a great resource, especially when the end is near.
- Virtual Hospice https://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Topics/Topics.aspx
I'm relieved to hear that she is in hospice care. As you know, comfort care will be the top priority for her there. I truly hope that hospice is providing you and your family with a sense of comfort too. How are you doing?