Any other females here with bladder cancer in their 50s?

Stay strong. I was 54 yo in June when I found out I had muscle invasive bladder cancer. I did three months of chemo and my bladder was replaced with a neobladder in early November. I just started immunotherapy today. If you are otherwise healthy, I would suggest educating yourself about a neobladder to see if it is an option for you. I had never even heard of it!

Hi. I too am 51 and have invasive, aggressive bladder cancer. Only found out I had 4 tumors at the end of October and on December 20th had surgery to remove them. All were removed except for all of the 1 that was 7cm in size which was also growing into my bladder wall. I was told from the urologist that part or all of my bladder will need to be removed along with chemotherapy. Now I just wait for the pathology results. 🤷‍♀️ I see that your comment was posted earlier this year, can I please ask what has happened since your post?

Hi. I am new to this site. I am a 51 year old female. I just found out at the end of October that I have bladder cancer. After the CT scan I found out I had 4 aggressive tumors, with 1 being muscle invasive into my bladder wall which they believe to be, a high-grade invasive neuroendocrine tumor. I had surgery on December 20th where they were able to remove 3 tumors but the larger one was an incomplete resection because of its location in my bladder wall. After the surgery the urologist briefly spoke with me about the possibility that either part or all of my bladder may be removed along with chemotherapy. Now I just wait for the pathology results. Everything has just happened so fast and now all I can do is try to comprehend the possibility of living the rest of my live with part of a bladder or no bladder. I have a husband and children and don't want them to worry about this especially over the holidays. No idea what to expect.

Welcome @readkimberly2. So happy you found Mayo Connect.
Sending good thoughts your way for good results and healing. Please keep us posted. So happy you're getting in for your scope soon.

Hi @suka1 I am so sorry you've been diagnosed with aggressive BC. It's terribly shocking to hear the words bladder removal. Please go get a second opinion with a big hospital in your area. Not sure stage of your diagnosis or where you were diagnosed at? Urologist or big cancer hospital? But I would definitely seek a second opinion as soon as possible.

I to am a new member. Am waiting for my appointment for my scope. I've been having blood in my urine for some time now. I'm a bit anxious about it. Oh and I'm 62 years old.

Hi. I was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. Age 51. Invasive. Aggressive. Have been told, that the best thing is to have my bladder removed. Still in shock. I got the news 10 days ago. Still in the trying not to feel sorry for myself stage. Anyone else?

A belated welcome, @skind6. I hope you saw the reply from @podrunner1

Skind6, what treatments have you had? How are you doing today?

Hello skind6! I didn't even realize how long it's been since I've been on this page! I ended up getting my left kidney, ureter, and bladder cuff removed last June. I have been doing good since, just dealing with a lot of fatigue. They have found abnormal cells in my urine twice now and increased blood as well. So, I get to stay with being checked every 3 months. My dad's one sister has battled bladder cancer for several years now so definitely affects men and women both. You take care too! 💕

Hi, New to this group, too. Granted you posted this a while ago, I hope you are feeling well.
I was diagnosed last year at 62, just a lit over 50's. Bladder cancer is more prevalant in males, although there is more recent increase in women.
Take care of yourself. 🙂 OOPS!! Accidently posted twice. lol. Apparantly, it takes a bit to post...
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