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    Posted by Mike on November 26, 2006 at 11:49 am

    Upon discharge yesterday the Urologist, Dr Brett Carswell wrote down two recommendations for bladder cancer information. One was blcwebcafe.org…….pretty impressive that this wonderful website is on his top “must read”. :exclamation

    I am afraid he will come here and read my post about how brutal he was with the “turkey basting” apparatus in the ER but if he does maybe he will let the next patient have a fair share of pain med before starting the procedure ::)

    Dr Carswell also recommended a book that he co-authored……100 Questions and Answers About Bladder Cancer.

    http://www.jbpub.com/catalog/0763732532/

    I ordered a copy for myself online and I am looking forward to reading it.

    Have a good day everyone!

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    January 10, 2007 at 4:18 am

    I’m surprised you had any pain with the procedure……..If done correctly you shouldn’t have felt a thing. Dr. Mark Shoenberg from Johns Hopkins also has a great book you should read. Be VERY informed. The top doctors who perform this surgery all know one another and are happy to share information. If you do one thing…go to a major Cancer Hospital at least for a second opinion. It saved my life.

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    bigsis

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    December 28, 2006 at 10:04 pm

    Hi, The Wife,
    Thank you for posting the link to the book. My sister was diagnosed last week–and I just found out today. I’m going to check out the book on amazon.com (my vice).

    Already she is saying things like, “I’m not going to do this or that” as in radiation or chemo. The first doc recommended bladder removal; second opinion is Tuesday next.

    Best to be thoroughly informed, IMO. That’s what I’d want to do if it were me. She’s only 50. A smoker since her early teens.

    Some good has to come of all this.

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    mike

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    November 26, 2006 at 12:28 pm

    Thanks Elaine! I quoted you and sent the message to Vin……

    I ordered it yesterday, it was in stock and I chose 2 day delivery so I should get it in time to write down all of our questions for the December 4th appointment.

    See, once again, you ARE great!!!

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    rugrat1956

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    November 26, 2006 at 12:08 pm

    The section on sexual function sounds promising… ;) ;) ;) Good chance for Mr C to be ok. :) ::)


    elaine f.
    dob- 1956
    female- Indiana, USA
    caucasian
    smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
    5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
    TURB- Sept 11,2006
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    rugrat1956

    Member
    November 26, 2006 at 12:03 pm

    I’m so glad you have that doctor!1 :) :) I just reread his biography. Sounds like you are going to be in great hands. It is a good book. I think I got it on amazon and it came within a couple of days. If they are back ordered let me know and I will send you my copy. rugrat :)


    elaine f.
    dob- 1956
    female- Indiana, USA
    caucasian
    smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
    5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
    TURB- Sept 11,2006
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    mike

    Member
    November 26, 2006 at 12:00 pm

    you ARE great too! ;)

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    rugrat1956

    Member
    November 26, 2006 at 11:55 am

    That is supposed to be “””””Isn’t that great!!!”””” NOT…. “”I is great…””” ;D ;D ;D


    elaine f.
    dob- 1956
    female- Indiana, USA
    caucasian
    smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
    5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
    TURB- Sept 11,2006
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    rugrat1956

    Member
    November 26, 2006 at 11:52 am

    I HAVE THAT BOOK!!! :o I is great!!! Isn’t that something?? elaine the rugrat…. :)


    elaine f.
    dob- 1956
    female- Indiana, USA
    caucasian
    smoked cigarettes- 1975-?
    5cm-noninvasive- low grade- papillary
    TURB- Sept 11,2006

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