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Bladder cancer & kidney transplant

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Nov 8, 2021 | Replies (26)

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@tucsonguy

Yea! What is life like carrying a bag around for the rest of your life. I think I am ready for it but just want to hear it from someone going through it. That’s the only thing that scares me. Thanks
Bob

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I had mvac chemo last fall ending 12/17/20 for t-2 invasive. I put off immediate radical cystectomy for months in search of any alternative. In April finally agreed to another turbt to prep for radiation and more chemo. The result showed no visible tumor remaining and so will pet scan again in January. Would like to pursue new ultrasound and cytology which is not available at the VA for additional diagnosis. My thought is something worked or just my dumb luck hunch for waiting. So far so good but my doctors remain skeptical regarding my prognosis. They all said there is a slight chance given time the chemo could be curative.

My husband can relate.