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Does non-invasive bladder cancer (NIBC) often recur?
I had one recurrence of non-invasive bladder cancer within three months of a clean cystoscopy. Could anyone tell me how often this type of cancer returns?
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@dianeoh26 I wish you all the best in facing your cancer diagnosis. We all encourage one another, and it is surprising how useful information can come to light from unexpected sources and events. Godspeed.
@dianeoh26, I'm sorry to read about your recurrence of non-invasive bladder cancer (NIBC) only 3 months after a clean cystoscopy. You asked "how often this type of cancer returns?" Some stages of bladder cancer, and those considered high-grade cancers, are more likely to recur. Careful follow-up is needed to monitor for recurrence.
You might find the information in this article from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center to be helpful.
- Bladder cancer: What you should know about diagnosis, treatment and recurrence https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2023/05/30/bladder-cancer-what-you-should-know-about-diagnosis-treatment-and-recurrence/
@dianeoh26, do you know the stage and grade of your cancer? What treatment has been recommended for the recurrence?
@colleenyoung thank you fir your response. I was diagnosed with low grade NIBC. I was treated with Gemzar once a week for 6 weeks. After a short break, I began a monthly course of Gemzar for one year, with screenings every 3 months