Deja Vu All Over Again

Joe,

A recurrence of CIS should trigger a discussion about pros and cons of bladder removal. Probably not what you want to hear but it should be discussed with your doc.

First time CIS is BCG but any recurrence kind of indicates where this thing is going and you want to get it out before it has a chance to spread outside of the bladder.

You may very well go through another round of BCG but it depends on how aggressive you want to be about treatment.


Good luck!
Mike

It's taken me a bit of time to sit down and write. Sorry for the delay.

I'm once again a cancer patient. Surgery determined that the cancer is localized to my bladder, Thank God. CIS again. So we begin BCG treatment
one week from today for the usual six weeks, followed by an additional TURBT. Dr. wants to be more aggressive in that a peak a poke found nothing "unusual last few times.

It was hard enough getting my head around this the first time. Now, I'm just numb. It isn't that I'm hearing a negative prognosis from my medical team, it's more that I just can't believe I'm right where I was this time last year. Of course, my mind takes over at times and sleep doesn't come easily if at all.

So prayers and positive vibes would so much be appreciated.

Thanks for reading my vent and God Bless.

Joe

I'll be sure to post once I have some results. I should have something from pathology, towards the end of next week.

Super Bowl Sunday will be quiet as I'll just be kicking back feeling positive vibrations and prayers while preparing for surgery the following day.

Best to you all and good health,

Joe

I've been offline a bit due to illness. Sorry I didn't get a chance to wish you well prior to surgery.

Hope all went well!!!

Let us know when you can.

Mike