I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in february 2007. After chemo on
July 5, 2007 my canceros bladder was replaced with a neobladder. The surgery was performed at USC LA by the best doctors Dr. Scinner and Dr. Stain.
I am able to urinate normally during daytime. At nite i have to wake up using a time clack two three times. With diapers i can sleep longer.
I am 69 years old male. Personal positive attitude, after surviving surgery, is critical to be able to achive olmost normal live for a cancer surviver. If someone was diagnosed and had surgery recently my advice is
be patient and you will be ok. good lock
Joined: Aug 2008
You are right, with the choice of a good facility and the right surgeon bladder cancer patients can get life back again. I am 67, had my surgery at the Cleveland Clinic,,I have the outside bag,it works for me ,recovery is defineately a challenge, patience is on your side during this time, I have my life, my family,,and just a new friend on my side..I would have chosen the neo but cathing after surgery wasn't in the mix for me... I am back to golfing, swimming, traveling and whatever I did before,,,and so can anyone else going through b/c..I hope I have found a new friend here to share our stories.. Gene
Joined: Apr 2010
You have a survivor friend here. Sam in VA
Joined: Apr 2010