Thanks very much for the kind and supportive words George, and all. Like George, I had replied before when the site went down, so will try to repeat what I said then. I just want to say that I honestly don't think about my bout with bladder cancer, and never even get worried any longer when cystoscopy date looms (maybe a little worry when the scope is actually in). I don't think of myself as a survivor or warrior, because those words now seem dramatic for what I actually have experienced. There are others here, and some who are no longer with us, who went through much more than I did and to whom those terms more accurately apply. I'm a generally optimistic person, and though I know bladder cancer has a high rate of recurrence, I don't think about it and figure I'll cross that bridge if I come to it. Every all clear year that goes by the better. Have had 4 grand-daughters in the last 5 years, and hope to have many years of spoiling them.
Ann
Small TA Grade 1, May-06; recur (2 tiny), same, June-08; TURBTs both times. BCG begun July-08, dosage to 1/3rd May-10, completed treatment December-11. All clear since 2008.