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TCC,squamous cell in bladder..adeno carcinoma in prostate. RC w/neobladder in MI 9/01 Chemo till 2/02

Initial story board was from Mi with different email. I was not able to add this.
3-10/02 Clean CT's at each checkup. Continence varies. Discomfort on kidney area continues. Many urinary infections treated with Cipro.
11/02 Michigan check up. Dr. recommended dilation of urethra. Bladder was not emptying completely. Opted to have it done in AZ where we have just moved.
11/02 First appt. w/ Dr. Lamm. Immediately placed catheter. Drained "buckets" of urine. "I feel like I just

Stage 2b High grade TCC,Adenocarcinoma in prostate,squamous cell carcinoma in bladder

7/01 Blood in urine. Checked out immediately.
Cystoscopy revealed large mass lower rt quadrant of bladder.
8/01 TUR.."It's too advanced. Could not get it all."
9/01 RC with neobladder at Karmonos Cancer Center in Detroit. Dr. Pontes. Bladder, Prostate margins clean. Lymph nodes clean.
10/01 Chemo due to high grade and three varieties of cancer. Taxol, Carbopolatin, Gemsar
2/02 Chemo completed, CT and Chest xray clear. Check up in a month.

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