Bladder cancer

Just had a bladder resection as cancer come back after 8 years it was originally diagnosed and treated in 2012 and came back twice between 2012 and2015 this time they put mitomycine in bladder to try and stop it coming back but I want to kill it permanently could I ask consultant to give me radiotherapy to do this and will it stop the cancer permanently. The reason I ask this is this has now screwed up my retirement plans to live in Portugal with my Portuguese partner as this is nown as a recurring cancer. 

  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry that your cancer keeps coming back, which is upsetting and disrupting your plans.

    Unfortunately, as nurses, we do not know if radiotherapy would be appropriate, so talk to your specialist who knows you and your cancer. Be reassured that your hospital team will always be offering whatever they feel will give the best outcome to try and put you back into remission for as long as possible.

    This is our page from our website on bladder cancer treatments, if helpful.

    Take care, and if you want to talk to the nurses on the helpline the number is 0800 808 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.