I have had problems with my computer and haven't done anything here for a while. I really think the best piece of advice here has been to see another doctor. Unfortunately the only 2 urologists in town are Dr. Jacobs, that I feel has failed me miserably, and her partner. No only did she fail to do anything with an older, white male, with blood in his urine, she hasn't diagnosed the other problems I have had. The only follow up I am getting is being told get the replacement bladder or the cancer will kill you. My urine is still cloudy and I am still having trouble urinating. She hasn't even given me a chance to discuss the problems, let along identify the problem in order to make an intelligent decision on the bladder replacement alternatives. If I am having trouble voiding my current bladder, how well is a neo bladder going to work? Yes, if my problems are all in the bladder, replacing it will solve them. But I don't know that. I don't even know why my urine is still cloudy and Dr. Jacobs doesn't seem to see it as worth looking at. This is the doctor that after finding blood in my urine set up another appointment in 6 months and sent me home. Frankly, I think she is just waiting for her fat referral fee from my bladder replacement.
Nothing was said either by her or Dr. Koch about follow up after bladder replacement. Are scopes commonly used for it and what is TURBS? My confidence in them is zero. I still have a bad taste in my mouth from the way the local doctors took advantage of my ignorance involving a heart stent.
How common are the cytoscopes? Are they something Podunk General should have, or do I need to go to a major medical center?
Why take the prostate too? Can't prostate tumors be easily treated with proton therapy if caught early? I realize use of the cyclotron is new, but it seem sto be highly successful.
Having my cancer removed by cytoscope seemed to be a rather uninvasive procedure. So why can't it be removed again if it comes back? I am not sure what has been the problem behind my troubles. If it was the cancer all along, it took years before I was forced to do something.
What about a second, objective opinion on the pathology report?