Hello Margaret and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your confusion.

I am not sure why they did not take any biopsies this time and that is only a question that your surgeon will be able to answer. If it is a surgeon that is familiar with your cancer he may have felt that he had all the information that he needed but of course I am not sure.

Mitomycin C is a fairly standard chemotherapy that is offered for patients with bladder cancer. It is also fairly normal for surgeons to discuss this with their colleagues to confirm if this is the best option.

We do have some information on the treatment options for bladder cancer which you can see here

I would get in touch with the nurse who is supporting you and ask these questions to her. Do let her know about your confusion and your concerns. 

It is important that you have your questions answered. I can understand that it is unsettling when you don't know the correct procedure about whether the hospital will ring you or whether you should follow it up yourself.

Do check with the nurse when the meeting is likely to be and if you haven't heard yourself then get in touch with the surgeon's secretary to try and find out more.

Surgeons have such a huge work load with so may patients to support and the nurse might be providing a safety net so if you have not heard that you follow it up yourself.

I do hope that you are able to have your questions answered and you feel less confused.

If it would be helpful to chat any of this through with one  of the nurses on the helpline then you are so welcome to get back to us.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

All the Best,

Catherine