CancerCompass message board discussion started by TOMMYNYC on 3/13/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21945,0.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Dear Friends, My 66 year old, mom is going to have a partial nephrectomy in April (please pray for her--thanks!!!!).   I was wondering what the pre-operative testing consisted of, but in particular, the bladder.  One surgeon, in which we received a second opinion from, mentioned that my mom's bladder would have to be checked.  He didn't give any specifics on why and how he would be checking her bladder.  I was wondering if anyone out there knew more about his reasoning?Sincerely,TOM P.S.  I am continuously praying for all of you!  I know that GOD is watching over each and every one of you and your loved ones!   Always think positive! TOMMYNYC Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT