Newly diagnosed with bladder cancer. Seeking input on options

Posted by rajohnson @rajohnson, Jun 7 9:10pm

Diagnosed with bladder cancer 5-28-26. Diagnosis is "Carcinoma of the bladder with the following features: Histologic Grade (WHO/ISUP 2016): High Grade. Invasive into lamina propria. Invasion into lymph nodes or Muscularis propria not identified"
I begin considering treatment options 6-8-26. Obviously need info on lymph nodes & bladder muscle invasion but does anyone have experience with treatment options, outcomes and side effects with this diagnosis? I am a 92 year old male with Parkinson's Disease (17 years) Prostate cancer (2016) & Colon cancer (2019).
I will appreciate your response!

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rajohnson | @rajohnson | Jun 20 9:11pm

The appointment went well and options were discussed. The next step is up to me and I am leaning towards no treatment but having a cystoscopy every three months. If cancer reoccurs it would be surgically removed. My focus is quality of life and any treatment would have a negative effect. I experienced a significand drop in energy prior to the May surgery so any further drop would affect life quality. Due to my health (Parkinson's Disease, colon cancer & prostate cancer and now bladder cancer) the treatment option described above is most attractive to me at this time. My age of 92 also is part of my decision. I am comfortable with this decision and continue to be optimistic about my future.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Bob