I am a 16 year cancer survivor. I had adenocarcinoma of the bladder - urachal origin. Not sure if its the same thing you guys are talking about. I just wanted to give you some hope
I was stage 3, and my only symptom was some blood in my urine. I wont go into the whole story, just wanted to let you know what treatment I had.
I had surgery to remove that portion of my bladder (where the tumor attached - top dome area). Then I had 6 weeks of radiation, and 6 months of chemotherapy (cistplatin and 5-FU, then changed to carboplatin & 5-FU). This was 16 years ago, and I am sure they have better drugs/procedures now.
Regardless, I am still here, 16 years later. I am pretty darn healthy. I have a few side effects from all the treatments, but nothing that keeps me from doing my daily tasks. I work full-time, excercise and pretty much do anything I choose.
I prayed a lot, and still do. I refused to allow the cancer to stay in my body. I think staying positive and fighting with everything you have is the best strategy!
If you have any questions, please ask