Not sure exactly how to respond on these forums. Guess I will just respond to everyone in this one message.
Jack: What you've quoted me regarding all the treatments, cystos and maintenance treatments is exactly what I was afraid of. My doctor ONLY mentioned 6 treatments.
I have a call in to the person who would be doing the treatments; will check with her about a copy of the path report.
So getting the 2nd opinion didn't confuse you? Sometimes it does work that way, you know . . . they totally disagree.
Thanks for the info and phone # -- think of anything more, send it on!
Balihigh: Did your cancer come back as the aggressive type after they did surgery and gave you the BCG + Interferon? That was one of the things I could see happening to me . . . go through loads of treatments, and then it becomes aggressive! You brought up another question, though. Which type of surgery did you have? How painful, how long to recuperate, what don't they tell you?
Appreciate your input.
Pat: Guess what! The doctor you recommended is my doctor. Thought that might happen. He came highly recommended by 2 doctors in Dallas (our niece works for them).
You must have a wealth of knowledge to share with us regarding bladder cancer. Would imagine your background in pharmacology assists you a lot in understanding, or does it frighten you? Show business, huh, you will have to share with all of us someday.
Peg