T2

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

so far, so good

Well its March 2007 and I just got back from the hospital. Bladder clear as a bell! I was a bit worried about some discomfort after urinating which had been present for about 1 month, but investigation didn’t show any new problems, possible cause could be scarring or remaining muscle damage from radiotherapy. Next check […]

T2

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 […]

T2

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.  😮 So far I am really pleased that I didn’t follow the […]

T2

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 […]

T2

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 […]

T2

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 […]