Newly Diagnosed at 27!

Joe, that is great news. Did the BCG go well, or did you follow through with it?

Landon, that was great news. I have written before on your page and I also got a all clear view from my 3 month cysto done this past tuesday.

Joe

I too had a 6 month cystoscopy this morning and it was clear. I have much more discomfort than with the other ones though. But I am off to a ladies retreat on Lake Huron so I'll deal with it! The sun is out and I'm ready for a couple of days away from it all. We had a devastating senior apartment fire recently in the community in which I work (made national news) and though the trauma didn't happen to me, being there in the midst of it helping the 200 evacuated seniors has had an emotional affect on me and I am a little weary. I know I seldom post but I am always here listening and learning. There is so much knowledge here and not just about cancer, perhaps just as important, about living. Here's to rest, relaxation and renewal.

Good news was brought to me and my family yesterday! Another clean cystoscope. It has now been 6 months since the original tumor was found. I hope and pray daily that the scopes continue to have the outcomes that they have had.

Has anyone else had clear cystos for 6 months to a year and then seen a reocurrence?

I know that this thing can come back at anytime, I just wanted others opinions or experiences. Thanks.

Ben,

I think you are absolutely nuts still smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day. I'm not going to go digging for the research, but I believe there have been several studies that show a more negative prognosis for continued tabacco users. The cancer cells are linked to carcinogens from tobacco use being filtered out of the bloodstream by your kidneys and dropped into your bladder... where they sit and mutate your bladder lining.

So, if you are willing to gamble with your bladder or life, I guess it's up to you! I was a can a day tobacco chewer for 20 years and got my wakeup call at 35YO with an agressive superficial tumor (T1G3)... I quit the day I found out I had cancer and haven't touched the stuff since (and no desire too). Luckily I have been cancer free over 2 years.

Off my high horse now - I do enjoy a few shots of whiskey every night and I don't take any Oncovite

Karen,

That means a lot. I will do the same for you when I say my bedtime prayers tonight. I hope all is well for everyone else out there fighting this disease!