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Bladder wall thickening/terrified it's cancer
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jan 3 10:39am | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Have you considered a second opinion?
My mother had chemo and radiation for her bladder cancer and it preserved her bladder. There may be reasons this is not an option for you but it's never inappropriate to get a second opinion. Wishing you good luck
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Thank you for responding. I think I will get a second opinion. I've read that once the muscle gets involved it's best to remove it, but was surprised that chemo wasn't at least considered first. I go for another TURBT on 2/6 after undergoing one on 12/5 because doctor couldn't get the whole tumor removed. Then he will give me his recommendation for certain. Also if it must be removed (bladder) I would rather wait till July when I'll have Medicare & can go possibly to Mayo clinic rather than stay in state (TN) I would at least have more options. If you dont mind, when you can, would you tell me whether your mom's was into the muscle and how long ago it has been? I'm my mother's caregiver which is another reason I'd hate to be incapacitated for months. Thank you in advance.