Dad has doubts on bladder and prostate removal

9 years 3 months ago #48018 by las
With all the research I understand why the doctors are recommending this. I will see if he can meet with the Dr. so at least to put him at ease.

Thanks for your support.

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9 years 3 months ago #48011 by sara.anne
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Does his urologist agree with this treatment? It is wonderful that he feels fine. Many bladder cancer patients have no symptoms, which is why it often is not found until it has spread. This is not something to fool with. One of the problems with bladder cancer is that it tends to come back. Removing a part of the bladder still leaves lots of bladder to become cancerous and spread to other sites. That is why the urologist wants to remove the bladder.

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9 years 3 months ago #48002 by las
He has both bladder cancer and a small amount in the prostate. They recommended to take the whole bladder out. He feels healthy and he feels no pain he wants to try the partial.

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9 years 3 months ago #47999 by sara.anne
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I assume that you meant "partial" bladder removal? Was this suggested by the doctors? It is extremely unusual for anyone to have this procedure, except for certain rare cancers. IF the cancer is confined to the bladder (and I am not talking about prostate cancer, just bladder cancer) removal of the bladder is curative.

Where in Florida is he? There is an excellent center for bladder cancer treatment at Moffit if he feels that he needs another opinion.

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9 years 3 months ago #47998 by las
My dad was diagnosed with BC and went through BCG. It did not work, the cancer came back. He was also diagnosed with a small amount of cancer in the prostate so from what we understand it is spreading. The dr. said it was best to remove the bladder and prostate. He is a healthy 69 year old and and having serious doubt and is thinking of particle bladder with chemo for the bladder. He has seen two doctors but they are in florida hospital. Wondering if he should see someone else or have him talk with the dr. again he is suppose to get this surgery fri, Jan 16 and I would hate for him to go in with so much confusion.

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