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4 Years and Counting
Posted by LeeH on July 6, 2012 at 2:57 amI 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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Lee… The Photoshop comment made me laugh!
Thanks Mike and Lee… we ARE a witty bunch!
Best wishes… CatherineTURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TNLee,
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.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… CatherineTURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TNGetting to see 3 new grandchildren since your surgery has surely been a rewarding experience! Congratulations.
Anita
Anita
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CaregiverCongrats 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.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
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