So sorry to hear about your father. Will you be able to go with him to the next appointment when they discuss the pathology report? It is always helpful for a patient to have someone else there, taking notes and listening, since there is a lot of information shared and it is not always easy to remember.
Until he has the results of the path report he really won't know what he is facing. The information from the report will indicate the type of bladder cancer (yes, there are several different kinds), the grade, and whether it has spread beyond the bladder. These factors will determine the treatment path and potential outcome. Until you have this report anything else would be just guesses.
Wishing you both the best
Sara Anne