My uro says you have a better chance of no recurrence with every year that passes. BUT annual exams "forever."
There is a subtle difference between a recurrence (your original cancer comes back) and a new occurrence. Remember that SOMETHING led to your bladder lining cells becoming unstable and cancerous. That makes you statistically more likely to have a new cancer.
You probably won't ever have it again, but stay vigilant!
Sara Anne
Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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