Depending on how far the tumor has extended into the bladder wall and assuming it has not spread beyond that, the usual treatment plan is to remove the bladder. However, this is not trivial surgery, and taking into account your father's age and physical condition the urologist may feel that this would not be a good idea. The oncologist may have some treatments available that would not be uncomfortable and that could extend his life.
This is something for your father (and you if you are a caretaker) to discuss either with the urologist or with the oncologist. It is important to gather all the facts so that a wise decision can be made. It is not so much age as it is health status that counts here.
Best to your father and to you
Sara Anne
Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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