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  • 4 Years and Counting

    Posted by LeeH on July 6, 2012 at 2:57 am

    I remember when I started this journey in March of 2008, I wondered if I would ever make it through.

    I’ve just completed my 4 yr check with an MRI and a neobladder performance check(that is a pee in the bucket for volume and speed followed by an ultrasound look at the neo to assure it is empty or close to it) by the urologist and I am still good to go. I have daytime continence although I still wear a pad at night. I have to admit my bowels just arent the same, but I do get to see my three grandchildren born since I was diagnosed.

    I just wanted those of you just starting the journey and those of you in the middle of the journey, there is still a pretty full life waiting for you.

    All my best,

    Lee H.

    CatherineH replied 12 years, 7 months ago 6 Members · 8 Replies
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    catherineh

    Member
    July 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Lee… The Photoshop comment made me laugh!

    Thanks Mike and Lee… we ARE a witty bunch!


    Best wishes… Catherine

    TURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
    Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
    Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
    Vanderbilt Medical Center
    Nashville, TN

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    jimswife

    Member
    July 7, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Congratulations, Lee on the 4 year mark! Woo hoo!

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    leeh

    Member
    July 7, 2012 at 3:19 am

    And its natural too – not photoshopped!!

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    mmc

    Member
    July 6, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Lee,

    I also wanted to mention, based on your picture you haven’t aged a day!

    Mike :woohoo: :silly: :laugh:


    Age 54
    10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
    9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
    10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
    2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
    9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
    1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
    2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system

    My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
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    catherineh

    Member
    July 6, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    What a great message, Lee! Thanks for sharing the news of your recent checkup and 4 year anniversary, and for the inspiration that brings with it!

    Congratulations on those three beautiful grandchildren!!!


    Best wishes… Catherine

    TURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
    Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
    Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
    Vanderbilt Medical Center
    Nashville, TN

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    DougG

    Member
    July 6, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Getting to see 3 new grandchildren since your surgery has surely been a rewarding experience! Congratulations.

    Anita


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    mmc

    Member
    July 6, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Congrats Lee! Been a while. Thanks for letting us know things are going great!

    Mike

    (3 years and 9 months post RC and ALSO doing fine)


    Age 54
    10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
    9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
    10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
    2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
    9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
    1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
    2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system

    My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
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    upnorth

    Member
    July 6, 2012 at 3:03 am

    Lee,

    Thanks for the reminder. And continued good health to you.

    Mark


    Age 55
    Diagnosed BC 12/20/2011 Ta No Mo 0a Non-Invasive At age 48
    “Please don’t cry because it is over….. Smile because it happened!” {Dr. Seuss} :)

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