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    5 must knows about bladder cancer

    Posted by Cynthia on March 19, 2012 at 12:00 am

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    What are the most important facts someone should know about bladder cancer when first diagnosed?

    Cynthia Kinsella
    T2 g3 CIS 8/04
    Clinical Trial
    Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
    Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
    BCG 9/05-1-06
    RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
    Left Nephrectomy 1/09
    President American Bladder Cancer Society
    corkyd614 replied 12 years, 6 months ago 5 Members · 5 Replies
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  • Corkyd614

    Member
    March 20, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I agree with Mark and Catherine.

  • dougg

    Member
    March 20, 2012 at 2:34 am

    Good answers, Mark and Catherine!

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  • upnorth

    Member
    March 19, 2012 at 1:30 am

    Boy she’s good!

    Even I like Catherine’s better. :P

    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} :)

  • catherineh

    Member
    March 19, 2012 at 1:24 am

    1. Find the best doctor you can find, then get a second opinion.
    2. Take charge of your own treatment in partnership with your chosen doctor.
    3. Seek reliable online support like ABLCS.
    4. Rely on family and friends because they want to help.
    5. Find your spiritual center whatever that is for you in your life.

    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

  • upnorth

    Member
    March 19, 2012 at 1:08 am

    1. It is not a death certificate.

    2. You can fight this.

    3. Knowledge is power.

    4. Be you’r own advocate.

    5. Get a second opinion.

    P.S. Join: The American Bladder Cancer Society!

    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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