You are absolutely on the right track! Your father should have received a copy of the pathology report (he paid for it). It mayhave said that lamina propria was present in the biopsy specimen. Lot of times they don't get enough tissue in the sample for a complete diagnosis, but if it was included this is good.
Johns Hopkins is a great choice for a second opinion.
Good luck to you all
Sara Anne
Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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