I think a lot of statistics on any type of cancer are confusing and can be misleading. I was also told there was a 70% chance of the cancer returning, but that doesn·t necessarily mean it will become invasive. Superficial bladder cancer has a high rate of recurrance, but with treatment and regular checks, it also has a high rate of survival. The most important thing now is to have a TURB, a procedure where the mass is removed, and examined to determine firstly, if it is a tumour, its grade (how agressive , or not , it could be)and stage ( whether it is confined to the inner surface of the bladder, or if it has penetrated deeper into the tissue). Quite often, following this procedure , a dose of chemotherapy is placed in the bladder, to catch any stray cells in the area. Once you have a diagnosis, your doctor will advise on whether any further treatment or operation is required. Please keep in touch with us when you have your results, but do not stress out too much on the statistics, the good thing is that something has been picked up on your scan and probably at an earlier stage than if you did not know about it until there were symptoms.
Diane
