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Bladder Cancer

Gall Bladder Cancer Metastasized to Liver
My mom is at the end of her fight with gall bladder cancer.. She is only 58. She was diagnosed 9 months ago. Her doctors decided to proceed with chemo 1st.. 4 months into her chemo treatments her bladder gave her alot of problems and complications the doctors decided to remove it. She was in alot of pain. After the…
Bladder Cancer - Bag vs. Neo-Bladder
Last month the took a tumor via/scope from my bladder. After (the biopsy,and ct scan) I was told bladder and prostate must go, this was verified with an oncologist Friday. My big question has anyone had this dillema, my urologist advises the bag instead of the Neo-Bladder (from what I have read there are pros and cons on…
Senate Health Care Bill Would Allow Insurers to Limit Coverage for Seriously Ill Patients.
A loophole in the Senate health care bill would let insurers place annual dollar limits on medical care for people struggling with costly illnesses such as cancer, prompting a rebuke from patient advocates. The legislation that originally passed the Senate health committee last summer would have banned such limits, but a…
Invasive Cancer of the Bladder (In the Bladder Wall)
I'm 22 years old, and I'm not ready to say goodbye to my father... He's been diagnosed with invasive cancer of the bladder, after having a tumor removed from his bladder about the size of a lemon... His current doctor will not perform the surgery needed (removing the bladder and making a new one out of his large…
valrubicin
I have just learned that my bladder cancer (C.I.S.) has failed the BCG therapy and now face the options of bladder recon surgery. My MD's (Indiana University Urology) have offered one more hope before the surgery. This is VALRUBICIN instillation in the bladder for 6 weeks (similar schedule to the BCG therapy). Does anyone…
First post here and scared to death
Hi, I am a 51 year old female who was diagnosed over 12 years ago with hematuria(blood in urine detected by microscope). At the time it was detected I had all the tests done to check for bladder cancer and kidney problems, everything came up normal. I was told 5% of the population has hematuria and there are no found…
CT scan ????
My Dr called me today about a CT scan I had done there is a problem with the size of the urinary track tub is a little big and I have pain in the lower abdomen I know I don't have a UTI cause I had them.I am scare it might be cancer I had rectal cancer last year and this April I had major surgery do to blockage in the…
Pancreas and other Cancer Treatments
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone heard of Issels Treatment in California? Has anyone been there? How do they treat cancer? What are the results? I would really appreciate it if I got any feed back from someone who has been there. Thank you very much. Julia
Stage 4, with mets to liver,lung & bone
Diagnosed with stage 4, 11/10 with mets to liver & lung. received 5 rounds of Carbo & Gemzar and a large tumor then found on my pelvic bone. Recently finished 3 weeks of radiation of my iliac bone. My fatigue seems to be worse now than ever. Not sure how long that will last. Having repeat scans done & plan is probably…
Is it something we are doing?
I was diagnosed two years ago when I was 25. There is no family history of bladder cancer. I was in pain for almost a whole year before I found out. I would bleed and dread going to pee because it hurt so bad. My primary care didn't think anything was wrong with me until I finally went to the emergency room. I had a CT…
Bladder Cancer Stage IV
Hello, My dad was diagnosed with stage IV gall bladder cancer. He is carrying a large size tumor that has evaded the liver, small intestine and possibly other organs. We were told with surgery they would be able to remove the tumor and things would be fine. But it turns out they discovered during surgery the tumor evaded…
Symptoms?
Hi, Wondering if anyone more recent can elaborate on symptoms. Last string I found was from 2003. I am having workup, but have burning in lower abdomen (more periumbilical, above level of bladder). Also urine stream has slowed and have to push harder to get urine out. When it seems I have finished urinating, I bend over or…
gallbladder Cancer
anyone online specific to gallbladder cancer?
help and support
my husband was just diagnosed with bladder cancer on March 2010. He went through the surgery to remove most of the tumor. Now we just found out that is was indeed cancer and am waiting for a bone scan and ct scan to see if it did spread or not. That is schedule for May 5th. Then our follow up is May 13th. Why is such a…
Need Advice for my father
July 13th 2009 my dad had surgery to remove his bladder due to cancer. He had a neobladder placed at the time. In December he had a checkup and was cancer free...a huge relief. Then in late Feburary he started have problems with his lower back and pelvis but was nothing new due to his line of work. After several…
seeking information
Hi. My father just found out he has bladder cancer. He's 84 and has just spent five months sleeping very poorly due to enlarged prostate & having to urinate literally every hour or more. Now, we're awaiting biopsy to see how serious bladder cancer is (they can see a "thickening in the wall" of bladder but say they're…
FISH test
I have had three FISH (Florescence in situ hybridization) tests in the last year and a half -- all of them, positive. Cystoscopies and CT scans reveal no cancer. In 2002, I had radiation therapy for microscopic prostate cancer. Since then, psa tests have been 0.7 or less and prostate exams have been normal. However side…
Seeking Some Advise and Support
Hello all. I'm not new to this site but new to bladder cancer. I was a regular on the colon cancer board for many years while my husband battled and BEAT stage III with nodes involved right sided colon cancer. It's been 7 years and AMEN to that. Our newest delimma is in December 2009, just shortly after his 7 year all…
Not Really Sure Where I Belong
Hello all. I'm not new to cancer but I'm new to this board. Don't know if I should be in the bladder cancer or kidney cancer group but all help or direction would be greatly appreciated. My husband has been a six year survivor of stage III colon cancer and just received his officially cured credintials September 2009.…
cola colored/dark red/black urine
I truly am sorry for all you have endured and am truly grateful if someone's experience can help me. 41 yr female Urinating cola/tea/black/dark brown/dark red urine for the last 6 months. Almost on a daily basis. I have upper ab spasms near right rib cage , flank pain, jaundice, extreme fatigue, salt cravings, severe pain…
Urological oncologist in/around Charlotte, NC??
Anyone have any recommendations for a thorough, knowledgeable, experienced oncologist in and around Charlotte, NC? I'm willing to travel to near-by states if necessary. I'm a 32 year old female with 2 young children and want to stay on top of this diagnosis, esp. since it was stage 1 when it ws found. Thank you!
OSTOMY COVER
I'M TRYING TO LOCATEA SEWING PATTERN OFR MY SISTER'S UROSTOMY BAG TO MAKE A COVER.
so many decisions to make
I am a 42 yr old woman and was recently diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer. It is all happening so fast. I would like to hear from some people that have had MVAC Chemo followed by cystectomy. My dad and an uncle also had stage 3 bladder cancer and had the cystectomy immediately following diagnosis and neither one of…
Seeking others experience with BCG treatments
I have Stage 1 high grade bladder cancer and am scheduled to begin BCG treatments next week. Wanted to hear from others on this site their experiences. Trying to be prepared for what to expect. Thanks in advance.
Chemo Drug Pemetrexed
Has anyone ever been treated with this drug? My mom has metastatic bladder cancer in the small intestine and is suffering tremendously. We were told by Dr. more than one treatment is needed before it starts to work. So far she has had two and is feeling worse than ever. Can't eat, sleep or do anything and has become…
anyone on here
i am looking to talk to someone about bladder cancer
Tumor Found on Bladder
Hi everyone. I received a call the other day from my mom and dad notifying me that my mother in her late 50's; had been bleeding for around 3 weeks when she urinated. She saw a doctor who did a CT Scan and they found a tumor on her bladder. And was scheduled to have the tumor removed Friday the 15th of January. I asked if…
Bladder cancer
My husband has had bladder cancer for six years and is on BCG and is having severe burning and cannot hold the treatment for even an hour anymore. He has frequent urination and cannot even hardly leave the house. He is on lot of different meds for the problem but nothing is working. Has anyone else had these issues? He is…
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
Hi, A great place for resources about bladder cancer is the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) http://www.bcan.org/ They also have a very active discussion forum. http://www.inspire.com/groups/bladder-cancer-advocacy-network/ Bob
Cystoscopy, fulguration, Mitomycin C
Hello folks. I was on these boards 4 years ago but changed email address and couldn't remember password, I think my old user name was JD_Smith58. But anyway. I've been dealing with bladder cancer tumors for 4 years now. I've had many removed via cystoscope fulguration and many times I've been anesthetized for the…

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