Blog Entries tagged 'T2 - Tumor invades muscle'

T2

custodian@aol.com — Sun, 06 May 2007 11:55:15 +0100

Thanks

Everything seems to be going well. Next check cistoscopy due around October.

Only problem is getting back to full fitness after chemo and radiotherapy. It takes a while to get strength back but I'm really convinced the treatment route I went for was the right one for me.

David

It's back, and so am I

dah111@verizon.net — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:37:22 +0100

Hi all. I was on this site, reading and posting, back in 2004, early 2005. I had my first experience with bladder cancer in June 2004.

Female, age 47 then (50 now)

Single 3 cm tumor, T1 (almost T2a, but dodged that bullet by a fortunate layer or two of cells), grade 2/3. TURBT on June 4, 2004 & quit smoking the night before surgery, haven't touched one since. Re-TURBed early July to be sure the muscle wall was not involved. No invasion of the muscle wall.

Be [...]

Life w/ a Neo-Bladder

mikmckna1@comcast.net — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:22:15 +0100

I can only say that I wish I had found this site around 6/22/06. It�s wonderful to hear the stories of others and read through the forum links. BC is not well known so when I found out, I truly felt alone. Since everyone has their own tale and no two are alike, I thought I�d share mine with you. If it deems posting, I�d be happy to hear from anyone with any question.

I�m 45 yrs old and pretty active though smoking has always been a tough nut for me to crack. &n [...]

T2

custodian@aol.com — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:52:02 +0100

Yes, in virtually every case, some mass was removed and sent to pathology.

Only in 2005 was significant muscle involvement found with a 4cm tumour in the dome of the bladder. The recommendation was bladder removal (as there had previously been some prostate involvement).

I had to push hard to find out about the non surgical options. I was spending my time living in both the UK and the USA. Reviews with the team at Mass General in Boston indicated that the none surgical rout [...]

T2

custodian@aol.com — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:29:57 +0100

Now September 2006. No recurrence of tumour. 62 this week and just starting a new business involving lots of international travel.

The only real problem remaining from the radiotherapy is the effect on our sex life although Cialis helps quite a lot there. :o

So far I am really pleased that I didn't follow the initial recommendations for bladder removal. Let's hope it remains so.

David

TaG3 - 6 of one, how much of the other?

jhs@bosporusconsulting.com — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:54:41 +0100

(continued)

So now it has been time to try to get a grip on the nature of my peculiar visitation of the disease. It presents a bit of a quandary. If it had been TaG1, no dilemma: keep the bladder, pursue a disciplined maintenance program, and outlive the disease. If it had been a T2G3, say, also no dilemma: the result, probably sooner rather than later, is going to be a bladder removal and reconstruction in order to defeat the cancer before it can progress beyond the bladder and becom [...]

T2

custodian@aol.com — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:28:44 +0100

Yes, 17 years with recurrent T1. I have had around 40 TURBs.

Tumours have been on different spots in the bladder. The last one grew fast in the dome at the top of the bladder.

Up till then they had been persistant little tumours but had been caught before they'd got into the muscle. when this bigger one was diagnosed the recommended course of action was surgery but looking at the statistics, it looked like combined modalities offered about the same survival rates and so I [...]

T2

custodian@aol.com — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:08:24 +0100

Finished radiotherapy with minimal side effects then I've waited 3 months for first examinaion to assess results. Completed yesterday and surgeon's report was "all clear". Really good news. I had resisted the surgical approach and chosen the radiotherapy/chemotherapy approach. Too early to say what long term results will be, but the first signs are very encouraging. The tumour was in the top dome of the bladder with deep muscle invasion. After 17 years of treatment, this is the first & [...]

50 year old newly diagnosed

htadler@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:06:36 +0100

[quote]My husband was diagnosed in Feburary after having found a large amount of blood in his urine. �He went to the emergency room in our small town. �They didn't even examine him, just took a urine sample and said it was a urinary tract infection. �Went to the urologist the following Tue. Had a CT scan. �He has had a cyctoscopy and was at T2, grade 3 according to pathology report. �Doctor wanted him to have a partial cyctectomy. �Had this done March 10. �Went back on March 20 to get catheder o [...]

Transitional Bladder Cancer Grade 3 T2RC sched

robert.stump@verizon.net — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:46:27 +0100

Four month follow up �story... Bob Stump

It is now four months since I underwent radical cystectomy, during which my bladder, prostate, many lymph glands, and whatever Dr. Hrebrinko selected was removed. �He observed after the surgery that it had gone well, that it had taken less time than he'd expected. � He had built a neo-bladder and had hopefully been successful in nerve sparing when removing my prostate. �I had an anesthesia which included many tiny tubes implanted in my spine ca [...]

My mother was diagnosed with what they think is T2

gemiusa2@yahoo.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:19:55 +0100

My mother was diagnosed with what they think is T2 level bladder cancer, invasive.

Hi all,

12/20/05
I am new to this site and have been touched by all of your stories. My mother was diagnosed last Friday, Dec. 16, 2005 with bladder cancer after her biopsy and tumor removal surgery. (forgot the name, just getting use to all the vernacular)

We were very hopeful but found out it was invasive; however appears to be effecting the bladder only (they think its a T [...]

Transitional Bladder Cancer Grade 3 T2RC scheduled

robert.stump@verizon.net — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:33:35 +0100

Transitional Bladder Cancer Grade 3 T2
RC scheduled for 11/11 with neobladder

Initial Submission 10-20-2005 from Bob Stump

My and my wife's sanity is being preserved by being able to follow this group and consult both on and off line references you have recommended during the past 3 weeks -- during the time of my diagnostic procedures. I would like to introduce myself to other members of the group and offer to share my experiences as we proceed on this unchosen path [...]

T2

custodian@aol.com — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:19:51 +0100

T2

16years ago diagnosed with T1 bladder cancer. Some 35 cystoscopies later, it has progressed to T2 and I'm now about to embark on the bladder saving treatment. I'll update history as I go through this interesting experience.

August 8, 2005. After reviewing options for treatment in Boston (MAss General) or back in the UK (Velindre) decided to return to the UK for treatment.

Started chemo with Gemcitabene/cistoplatin, 3 cycles. Now on second cycle. Effects ok, a [...]

T2a/G3

janoudejans@hotmail.com — Thu, 29 May 2003 05:53:39 +0100

T2a/G3

My history started on April 13 with a single heamtury (blood in urine). After ultrasound scan and ct scan a tumor was diagnosed in my bladder. May 7 this was removed in a TURT and from tissue samples it appeared invasive, T2a, first half of muscle bladder. I am now in the process of deciding between the two options i have for further treatment that is radiation (brachy) therapy or removal of bladder and prostate.
I can use some experiences of others to come to final decisi [...]

Muscle invasive TCC grade II-III/III with CIS T2N0

res0szxp@verizon.net — Sat, 16 Mar 2002 13:10:24 +0100

Muscle invasive TCC grade II-III/III with CIS T2N0M0

I was diagnosed with muscle invasive TCC in February 1995 after seeing a small amount of blood in my urine. I was 45 years old at the time. My urologist referred me to a Dr. Sagalowsky at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. After several tests and additional biopsies we decided to do a RC with neobladder construction. My surgery was on 4/7/1995 and the final report was T2N0M0 grade II-III/III TCC. Rec [...]

TCC bladder cancer (invasive),Stage T2 N0 M0, Grad

pecans@stic.net — Mon, 03 Sep 2001 02:17:05 +0100

TCC bladder cancer (invasive),Stage T2 N0 M0, Grade IV (aggressive)

Followup:

Renal sonogram and bloodwork post-op three months were "good". CAT scan and chest X-rays were moved up a month (five instead of six) due to occasional pain in lower back/kidneys. Results for cancer were negative. No explanation for the pain.

The scan did confirm a hernia at the stoma site. Since it's mainly cosmetic and causing no pain, nothing will be done about it for now. The Dr. says t [...]

T2b,grade 3 with carcinoma in situ.

draperminis@hotmail.com — Sat, 28 Oct 2000 22:36:32 +0100

T2b,grade 3 with carcinoma in situ.

I just had my 18 mo. poke & peke and it turned out clear. I have been selfish and only read the forum without contributing. Now I feel with my last outcome that maybe it will make somebody feel a little better about their situation. My Dr. is using Dr. Lamm's protocol and it is working great. Thanks for all your support in the past.