Chemo before or after bladder removal

Kat9854
Kat9854 Member Posts: 4
edited March 2014 in Bladder Cancer #1
Hi, my father has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and the doctor recommended chemo before surgery. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this? I'm just not sure if waiting to have his bladder removed is a good idea. Any information would be appreciated.

Kat

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  • Irene1920
    Irene1920 Member Posts: 6
    Hi,
    You may want to check out: http://blcwebcafe.org
  • eyes2
    eyes2 Member Posts: 13
    Try going to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network on the internet. many discussions of people with bladder cancer.
  • sunshine2475
    sunshine2475 Member Posts: 2
    Hi, My brother also had Chemo before he had his bladder removed. I was told the smaller the tumor the better. Has your father had his surgery? If so what kind of surgery did he have?
  • Chyna1
    Chyna1 Member Posts: 8
    eyes2 said:

    Try going to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network on the internet. many discussions of people with bladder cancer.

    Bladder cancer
    HI. Where do I find that Advocacy network? THanks
  • Kat9854
    Kat9854 Member Posts: 4

    Hi, My brother also had Chemo before he had his bladder removed. I was told the smaller the tumor the better. Has your father had his surgery? If so what kind of surgery did he have?

    Hi,
    Sorry I am responding so

    Hi,

    Sorry I am responding so late; I am on the bladder cancer website more often. My father had his bladder removed mid-July; he had the ileal conduit diversion. How is your brother doing?
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  • Maggie007
    Maggie007 Member Posts: 2
    HI
    Kat -

    How is your dad doing??? My mom is currently battling bladder cancer
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