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Any other females here with bladder cancer in their 50's?
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Apr 29, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Hello! I'm also a new member , I'm 56, and am still waiting for my scope to get my official diagnosis of ureter and possibly bladder or kidney cancer. I'm having my scope on May 19th. From all of my scans they strongly suspect Transitional Cell Carcinoma. Is that what you have? I'm so sorry that you have been through so much already and have to start treatment again. I'll be praying that the cancer stays away. If I may ask a question... How long after your scope did you get your results?
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I wish you the best of luck with your diagnosis and possible treatments if positive. 🙏
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Hi Podrunner1, so nice to meet you! And thank you so much for the response.
I have high grade urothelial non muscle invasive bladder cancer. It took longer than expected. It was the holidays and I want to say it was a couple of weeks. I had a cystoscopy in his office, they got me in for TURBT surgery at the hospital, and it was approximately 2 weeks after that when I received my results. He said protocol was to remove tumor, then BCG treatments for the next 3 years. They started out with 6, and all cystoscopy checks have been negative so 3 treatments every 3 months for the first 18 months, then twice a year. If everything stays negative the BCG treatments will only be annually after that.
I'm so sorry to learn that you are awaiting your diagnosis. I know how anxious you must be feeling, Podrunner1. If you have any questions, or just need to talk I'm here for you. I will be praying for good results for you. God bless you.