Urethral Cancer Confirmed

Mr. Tom,

prayers help..keep hope.

FYI:

Several months ago, I was diagnosed with kidney and ureter cancer.

Specifically, Urothelial Carcinoma In Situ in the mid, proximal, distal areas of my right ureter.

In addition, right renal pelvis,

There was questions about of atypical urothelial cells in my right kidney and right ureter.

I got 2nd opinion that was life altering at Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center in New York, or you can go to any N C I designated cancer centers for a 2nd opinion that is be best for you. Not sure where you are located.

Just to let you know, based upon the original diagnosed, doctors were prep to removed my one remaining kidney, and right ureter......thus I would be on a machine.

My 2nd opinion positively change all that for the better... please get a 2nd opinion fast......, your cancer is very, very rare for men.....

Thanks for your response.

I was hoping there were other uretheral cancer patients here as my urologist described this as a type of bladder cancer.

Oh well, maybe someone will pop up.

Tom

Hi everyone:

My name is Tom and I have received confirmation that I have Urethral Cancer located on my right side at and around the kidney.

I am a VietNam veteran receiving VA Health Care services. They have diagnosed the cancer via a Cat Scan, Urinalysis, and ureteroscopy and biopsy.

I met with a Urologist last week and the preliminary treatment plan is 3 chemo sessions over 3 months and then removal of the kidney and duct to the bladder. Meeting with an Oncologist on Oct. 20 to finalize treatment plan.

This is all new to me. Does this make sense and is it reasonable? Are there any other VietNam vets here who have gone through this and is it Agent Orange connected?

Any and all advice is welcomed.

Thanks
Tom