Tahitijin,
I just found out today that my bladder cancer has also metastasized . It is in my liver,aortic lymph nodes and lungs. I will be starting my immunotherapy on the 18th. I will be on Pembrolizumab or commonly known as KEYTRUDA, as far as i know it blocks a protective mechanism in cancer cells, wich allows your immune system to destroy them. I know it feels some times like your the only one going thru
This ,but there are others like myself and care givers like my wife. Its hard but gotta keep fighting!
FYI
My Father inlaw who has stage 4 small cell lung cancer was predicted to die last july. He started KEYTRUDA, we celebrated both holidays with him and he acts and looks fine.
He is 76. I told him we will do it big next Thanksgiving! And im looking forward to it!!!
Diagnosed Sept 2015 noninvasive
1st turbt Oct 3 2015, 2nd turbt Nov 13 bladder,
Completed 6 BCG initial treatments 01/11/16 02/09/16 No Cancer!
08/09/16 Cyto shows red spots on bladder, TURBT prostate scheduled
09/12/16 Cancer is back Ta prostate ,T1 high grade bladder papillary uthelial.
Cancer has invaded muscle getting RC.