Sorry I didn't know.
Well I had my consul with the Urologist head at OHSU and he informed me that I have a very rare form of cancer called Plasmacytoid Varient Bladder Cancer. This isn't just any old bladder cancer. This is high-grade, very aggressive stuff with a 50% survival rate of 24mo if treated aggressively, so I'm assuming the other 50% fare a bit better. It starts with 3-4mo of chemo followed by RC.
If anyone needs some good reading, Google this rare bird.
Feeling a little disheartened today. He also mentioned my insurance isn't very cooperative when it comes to out of network services as we have a good cancer center there. Only problem is, the urologist at that institution said he could give me 80% cure rate with bladder preservation.What does one do?
Feeling a bit confused but no big deal as I've felt this way since my diagnosis.
Thanks for listening
joe