This is a follow-up to the post: "Husband Has Bladder Tumor". It has been a devastating few days. The tumor is a Transitional Cell tumor and such that they cannot remove it at this time. He will start 7 weeks of radiation and chemo at the same time in an effort to shrink it so they can remove it. The doctor said it's not so much the size as it is the fact it's "fixed".
My husband is 71 but is at the fitness level of one much younger. He's run marathons, swims, rides his bike long distances, doesn't smoke, drink coffee, or drink, eats very healthy food. Needless to say, we are shocked.
Please, has anyone else been treated for a Transitional Cell bladder tumor with radiation/chemotherapy? The doctors have told him that his otherwise good health and fitness are in his favor. Please, can anyone tell me what we will be experiencing these next few weeks and how we can remain positive? I am taking a leave of absence to keep him motivated and to give him support. I could use some motivating advice myself.