My 87 year old father was always in excellent shape, living in Colorado and playing tennis several days a week. He was feeling fine and even played tennis 2 or 3 weeks ago. But then he noticed blood in his urine and started feeling tired and achy (in his left leg and lower back). My sister who also lives in CO (I live in NY) took him to a Urologist who during his initial check up was quite certain it is Bladder Cancer. To get a definite diagnosis though, he would have to do a biopsy that would involve surgery.
My dad doesn't even want to take that step because he doesn't want to have any surgery or treatments at this stage in his life. He is resigned to just letting it take its course and feels already with his body aches and lack of energy that it has already spread.
My questions are:
1. Don't you think he should at least get the biopsy done so he can get a proper diagnosis?
2. Do you think that if he was feeling fine 2-3 weeks ago playing tennis, that it could have advanced and spread so quickly?
Any advice and thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
RGeltman
