just had tumor removed,,

thanks for the info, i checked out report they gave me but nothingt about stage or grade, hopefully dr will shed some lite on that but dont go until oct 10 to the urologist again
,,,, rock, also steve

Had a TURB-T Monday before last, got the pathology back in 3 days, sounds like a similar tumor, mine was about the same size TaG1 Papillary non-invasive. Didn't have a follow up PET. I'm far from an expert, but my research is recent. It seems that if there is nothing else, the usual protocol is to have periodic (3-6 mths) cystoscopy to catch a recurrence.
But 1 thing I do know solid pathology is paramount, getting the cancer accurately staged is very important. Sounds like common sense but a relatively high percentage of tumors seem to be under-staged.
Ther eare many here with far more depth and breadth of knowledge than I but thought I'd pass on what I have found out.
Good Luck

Steve

thanks again,,,, let you no how pet scan turns out,,,,,rock

report says papillary cell carcinoma , low grade, guess this is good news,, but do not understand were to fins stage and or grade,,, anyone no,,,, thanks

thanks aagain, just called hospital and i can go get my results after 12, and then have to figure it out,,,,prayers sent to all