Bladder Cancer
Discussion List
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Questions for the men
I usually post on the BC discussion board but now it is my husband. Last year May he had the Turp procedure for his prostate. At that time they said no cancer. They placed a suprapubic catheter in which he still has. A couple of months ago he started to have severe pain when he completely emptied his bladder with the cath.…
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Question about PCI (Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation) for small cell carcinoma
Hello everyone. I’m new to this site and need some guidance if you can help. My mother is 65 and was diagnosed with small cell bladder cancer. From what I understand small cell is usually found in the lungs and is rare in the bladder. She’s been through chemo since August and began radiation partway through her chemo so…
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So many questions...
My Mom is 82 and has been diagnosed with bladder cancer... T3a no nodes no mets.....her case is before the "tumor board" to discuss if she is a candidate for a radical cystectomy.....The surgeon does not think she is a good candidate.she has really declined in the last 6 weeks since her diagnosis, weight loss, high white…