On 12/26/2007
kathyinnyc wrote:
There seems to be limited information & the posts I have found on here are old. Is there anyone currently going through this out there?
My Dad was diagnosed with this a few weeks ago. He is currently going through a combo of chemo & radiation. His doctors have never seen this before in Arizona - looking for resources in AZ, Philly (where I live), or Boston (where the rest of our family is). Please advise?
Thanks
Kathy, I know this message maybe late but my father too has small cell carcinoma of the bladder. He had a reconstruction of the bladder done in Cedars Hospital of Miami, FL which is now named University of Miami Hospital. My father was 71 when diagnosed and although a very difficult recovery for him and incontience during the nights especially and minor leakage during the day I'm not sure whether to say comfortably that this was a good choice. He had chemo before and after surgery back 10/06.
However now 4/08 they have found a mass in the pelvis and we are awaiting to hear from an oncologist.
It was very difficult for me to find another person who had this form of cancer in that it's so rare. I hope you can get back with me.
Prayers & Huggs,
Ellie