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Showing Original Post only (View all)Hi DU friends [View all]
In December, I had a mild heart attack which forced me to get a complete medical check up. Due to the check up, it was discovered that I have both prostate cancer and bladder cancer. The prostate cancer treatment is coming along well, however the bladder cancer treatment is not responding. They have tried both chemo and radiation. So now they will be infusing me into the bladder with a mild form tuberculosis. I am a bit nervous about it.
If anyone has had this treatment, can you let me know what to expect? And for all of my friends here on DU I ask for your prayers and healing wishes. If I don't respond quickly, please extend grace to me. I might not be feeling well enough to get back to you in a timely manner
Thanks Mike C
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It sounds like you've been diagnosed with either Stage 0 or 1 bladder cancer...
PeaceWave
Yesterday
#5
Dear Mike C, I'm not familiar with those treatments. I am here to wish you all the best
Passages
Yesterday
#34
I'm sorry to hear this. If you PM me, I can send you a recent scientific review article on the topic.
NNadir
Yesterday
#50
Don't know anything about the treatment, gopiscrap, but sending you healing vibes.
HeartsCanHope
Yesterday
#54
Can't give any advice except to recommend M D Anderson in Houston. Good luck!
surfered
Yesterday
#59
Tons of our collective caring thoughts and hope for healing outcomes winging their way to you! My husband had bladder
KitFox
20 hrs ago
#81
My father was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and underwent a similar therapy regiment.
Moostache
11 hrs ago
#89
I've had BCG, tumorectomies and finally a complete bladder removal. Chemo and radiation was considered ...
marble falls
11 hrs ago
#90