When did I find out I had bladder cancer?

When did I find out I had bladder cancer?

Go to latest post 6 replies, last reply 10 months ago. I’m hoping someone may be able to offer me some advice or share their story. I’m 39 and was diagnosed with Grade 1 bladder cancer in July which was removed the same month. Whilst still under general anesthetic, I had Mitomycin C (chemotherapy) in my bladder for 1 hour after the TURBT.

Can a cystoscopy be done for bladder cancer?

I am in constant pain daily and I’m due to have a general anasthetic cytoscopy in 3 weeks time (the urologist tried under local anesthetic but it was too painful). I’m having the cystoscopy to check the cancer hasn’t returned, but my main concern is the constant pain I’m suffering.

Where can I get help with bladder cancer?

Hopefully some of our members who have been through a similar experience will come along shortly to chat with you and give advice but also, feel free to give our cancer nurses a call if you feel like talking to someone medically trained might help, they’re available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

What is the 5 year survival rate for bladder cancer?

For stage II bladder cancer, the 5-year relative survival rate is about 63%. The 5-year relative survival rate for stage III bladder cancer is about 46%. Bladder cancer that has spread to other parts of the body is often hard to treat. Stage IV bladder cancer has a relative 5-year survival rate of about 15%.

When is the peak age for bladder cancer?

With advances in medical care, life expectancy continues to increase, with the percentage of persons aged 85 years or older estimated to more than double by the year 2050. Bladder cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly with the peak incidence occurring at 85 years.

When do you know if you have bladder cancer?

Localized: There is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the bladder. Regional: The cancer has spread from the bladder to nearby structures or lymph nodes. Distant: The cancer has spread to distant parts of the body such as the lungs, liver or bones. Based on people diagnosed with bladder cancer between 2010 and 2016.

What kind of cancer has spread from the bladder?

Regional: The cancer has spread from the bladder to nearby structures or lymph nodes. This includes mainly stage III and IVA cancers. Distant: Includes cancers that have spread to distant parts of the body such as the lungs, liver or bones. For bladder cancer, this includes stage IVB cancers.