Healthcommunities.com
Home Search SiteMap Forum Store Physician Board

Living with Bladder Cancer

This section is a place to share stories about Living with Bladder Cancer

Below are entries of those who have already shared their stories. We hope that you find their experiences helpful to your own situation.

You may also Help others by sharing your story.

To quickly access health information from your website's browser, download
Healthcommunities.com's healthchannels toolbar.


recurring bladder cancer at 28 years
by: Rachel on Wed, Jul 25 2007
Facebook Twitter

I was first diagnosed with bladder cancer at 28 years of age after a 1 1/2 year battle to be taken seriously by the medical profession who refused to accept that anything was wrong with me, despite blood in my urine. I have undergone, chemotherapy, BCG treatment and multiple laser treatments to the tumors over the past 5 years.

Eventually I had to have my right kidney and ureter removed as the cancer was spreading. Still it reappears in the bladder. i’m at my wits end and am considering having the bladder removed. Has anyone had this done and whats it like? any feedback, greatly appreciated.
Facebook Twitter

Comment on this

Comments
  1. Sat, Aug 18 2007
    It would depend on how you get re hooked up, i.e. ileal loop draining into a bag attached to your abdomen or a neobladder where you would be able to u...Read

July 2007

  • recurring bladder cancer at 28 years - by Rachel - (Wed, Jul 25 2007)
    I was first diagnosed with bladder cancer at 28 years of age after a 1 1/2 year battle to be taken seriously by the medical profession who refused to accept that anything was wrong with me, despite blood in my urine. [more..]
  • What a surprise! - by kc - (Fri, Jul 13 2007)
    I’m a 67 year old woman, nonsmoker, retired elementary school teacher who found blood in her urine in March, went to emergency care..urinanalysis=nothing - to primary care - more tests-referred to urologist… [more..]
  • bladder cancer?….never heard of it. - by Array - (Mon, Jul 02 2007)
    Array [more..]

Archives:

  • 2009 January February March May July August October
  • 2008 January February March April May June July August September November December
  • 2007 July August September October November

    • The submissions from our site visitors do not reflect the opinion of Healthcommunities.com, Inc. (HC). The Content of HC's sites is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. HC does not provide medical advice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you've read on an HC website. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical question or condition. (See also: Website Disclaimer)
    printer friendly versionprint this email to a friend  email this AddThis Social Bookmark Button