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I had a TURB on the 23rd. that's a transurethral resection of the bladder. I'm glad to say that the small cancerous polyps were not the result of prostate cancer metastasis. My psa is still <0.01.
After the op I had what is called an instillation of mitomycin, a form of chemotherapy. It was a painless infusion of a chemical into the bladder via a catheter tube. It may reduce the likelihood of recurrence by 40%. Usually however this type of cancer recurs in 50-80% of patients. I'm hoping I'll be in the more fortunate 20%. But the results of the biopsy won't be available for 3 weeks.
What I do know may be of some use to all of you and to your wives. Men are far more likely to get bladder cancer after the age of 60 than women. But by the time most women find out that they have this cancer, it has already reached an advanced stage.
I was lucky to spot blood clots while passing urine. But in most cases of hematuria the blood is microscopic. Only a pathologist would see it if you provided a urine specimen. I think that when you're 50 or so, it's a good idea to have regular checkups and to provide that specimen. Catch it early if it's there!
I hope this helps.

Good, good info. I should have read this before going to the Chat room this morning. With the TURB I understand why you had only an overnight in hospital. Let us know how things progress.

Greg

Jim,
Thank you for the update on your condition; this helps us all very much. Hopefully your biopsy results will be presented sooner.

Dave

That is so very interesting Tom. It also explains (maybe) why my uro takes a urine specimen each and every time I have an appointment.

Very good information to share.

k

Well I learned something today. I could not understand why my Dr had me give a pee sample every time I went for a checkup. I figures it was just a way to charge my insurance. Guess I should not be so negative.

Cajun Jeff