Still in a state of shock but need to choose a treatment option. I really don’t want urinary issues or ED. I would welcome comments from those who have been treated. Thank you.
You both need to have your bladder checked. I got my Prostate out 2 years ago. Now I have stage one bladder cancer. My bladder had multiple tumours both types and had to operations to remove them. I have done 5 weeks of BCG immune therapy one more to go. Hope this helps. Ask anytime. Thanks
Hi Daver57. Congratulations on beating this thing. I hope you continue to remain clear. And thanks for the advice. My radiotherapy is scheduled for February. Fingers crossed it my prognosis is good.
Hi Jhonny, I'm in the same boat. I am an absolute mess. Deciding what treatment to choose is as bad as having a cancer diagnosis. At moment I have chosen Active Surveillance.
Not sure if its the right choice, but the alternatives- the side effects - well I'm not ready for that.
Maybe when I'm more scared of the cancer than the side effects, then I can make a more rational decision.
Hi Mack-Mack, we’re in the same position, they offered me AS at the moment since April this year, Radiation therapy is not prefferably for me because of my age. Im sure time will come we’ll get throught with this thing.
I've had Prostate out and 2 years later my bladder was covered in cancer. I've had two operations and bcg treatment. It looks clear now. Always ask for bladder to be looked at...
I was complaining about pain that to cut short was nerve damage from the Prostate operation 2 years previous. It's damage to the pudendal nerve. Google it. Pain just doing a pee ( not acid) the pain shooting through my bladder to my severe difficulty doing a poo. My muscles were not working and trying to poo was impossible
Hi Mack Mack. Try not to worry as that won’t help. I am nearly 4 months into hormone therapy. The side effects have been negligible and my PSA has collapsed from 10.2 to 0.4.. I will have 4 weeks of radiotherapy in March. My oncologist reckons their success rate with a diagnosis like mine (Gleason 3+4) is “in the high 90’s). I don’t regret not having surgery. This was the right choice for me. Good luck and keep your chin up.
