Hey James,
Any further word about your Mum? I am a new member here and just read over your posts. I was diagnosed with TCC in my right kidney last year. CT scan showed a very small lesion in my liver also, but it is a small cyst.
I had a radical laproscopic nephro-ureterectomy in May 2012. I'm doing well, but have since been diagnosed with (TCC) urothelial carcinoma in my bladder. I have just had my first 2 BCG treatments (4 more to go in this "induction phase").
I also am in my 50's. Diagnosed at age 55. Funny thing is, I just didn't see it coming. All my friends say I'm the most "health conscious" person they know. Even the first urologist I saw scratched his head and said that I just didn't fit the profile.
Anyway....interested to hear how your Mum is doing. I am praying for her.
Shalom,
Teresa
Radical Laproscopic Nephro-Ureterectomy: 05/18/12
TURBT: 01/14/13 (dx: CIS, high grade)
TURBT: 05/28/13 (dx: pT1, papillary urothelial carcinoma, & high grade & CIS)
BCG: Induction Phase completed: 07/31/13