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Urology (Expert Forum)
bladder cancer
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bladder cancer
by Judy__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Judy on February 13, 1998 at 23:01:14:
Last week my husband underwent bladder surgery for removal of an apparent cyst. Following the surgery, the surgeon told me it was actually a tumor the size of a large plum but was all encapsulated and it showed no signs of malignancy and he felt he got it all and everything was fine. Today my husband went in for a checkup (I didn't go because I thought everything was ok). The doctor told him that the tumor was a "stage II" and that he would have to undergo a cysto procedure every 3 months to watch for reoccurence. He said if it had been a "stage1" then nothing would have been required and if it had been a "stage III" more aggresive (aggressive) treatment would be started immediately. Now my husband and I are both "in shock" and not sure where or what to do. Is it cancer or isn't it? What is a "stage II"? We have a 3 year old daughter and I am really upset but don't want to let my husband know how concerned I am. He does not read my e-mail so please respond honestly. Thank you.
Last week my husband underwent bladder surgery for removal of an apparent cyst. Following the surgery, the surgeon told me it was actually a tumor the size of a large plum but was all encapsulated and it showed no signs of malignancy and he felt he got it all and everything was fine. Today my husband went in for a checkup (I didn't go because I thought everything was ok). The doctor told him that the tumor was a "stage II" and that he would have to undergo a cysto procedure every 3 months to watch for reoccurence. He said if it had been a "stage1" then nothing would have been required and if it had been a "stage III" more aggresive (aggressive) treatment would be started immediately. Now my husband and I are both "in shock" and not sure where or what to do. Is it cancer or isn't it? What is a "stage II"? We have a 3 year old daughter and I am really upset but don't want to let my husband know how concerned I am. He does not read my e-mail so please respond honestly. Thank you.
