I have bladder cancer. Dr. scopes every 3 mon. I just had this done 10 days ago.?

Question

I have had bleeding and clots. The dr. goes thru the uterus to get to the bladder, i also have alot of pain, that i never had after other surgeries to scope. He always cauterizes clusters of tumors. Is there reason to be alarmed? I have also had kidney removed with malignant tumor a year ago. Any imput would be welcome.

Answer 1

i go threw the same thing every 4 month's, mine has not come back for 2 year's now. but i know your pain. all i can say is keep going in for scope's you should be ok ! good luck! hven't lost a kidney tho. hang in there!

Answer 2

I don't have bladder cancer, but I have had that scoping done, and it does hurt and cause bleeding. However, if your doctor is nice, he will anesthetize that area with some anesthetic cream before he starts the scope. I have had it done both ways, and believe me - the numbing helps significantly. If you are still bleeding after 10 days - you need to call your doctor. It sounds like you may have a secondary bladder infections - which can happen from the scoping. Bless your heart.

Answer 3

Apparently there are some new developments in the treatment of bladder cancer, including Photodynamic therapy (PDT), which is not widely available yet.
Also there has been some work on making a new bladder from healthy cells.:

"In those patients who initially present with muscle invasive disease, removal of the bladder remains the standard and most effective treatment. In those individuals who must undergo cystectomy (removal of the bladder), new approaches to reconstruct the bladder using segments of bowel have allowed individuals to recover urinary function or to have a concealed reservoir, both of which provide for a better quality of life through avoidance of the previously standard external appliance. Nerve-sparing operations that preserve normal sexual activity and laparoscopic surgical approaches that provide a faster recovery and return to full activities are additional advances that have been made.
Approximately half of patients who do have muscle-invasive disease also have occult metastatic disease. In these patients, cystectomy will not be curative. Molecular changes are being used to identify patients who may be at risk for having more aggressive disease. This is being incorporated into various treatment protocols in which adjunctive systemic chemotherapy is being used together with cystectomy to extend disease-free survival and possibly obtain cures. In addition, the use of new agents with lesser morbidity is reducing the toxicity of systemic chemotherapy.
Taken together, advances continue to be made in our assessment and treatment of various forms of bladder cancer. Prospects for the future, therefore, appear to be highly promising in all regards."

All I can say is stay on top of it and learn as much as you can. If your doctor doesn't perform some kind of procedure that can help you ori can't get you into a clinical trial if you need to be there, please aggressively hunt down doctors who can and will do what is needed. I hope it all goes well for you. Keep your positive attitude and courage.

Answer 4

Your doctor would not be going through your uterus to get to your bladder. It's time for you to have some anatomy information. Your doctor accesses your bladder through your Vagina and Urethra. The Urethra is connected to the bladder.

Cauterizing clusters is normal. I have had that proceedure done several times myself. Not the most comfortable proceedure, but worthwhile.

The first link I have listed below discusses the different types of bladder cancer and treatment options.

Best wishes in your treatment!

Answer 5

You can't get to the bladder by going into the uterus unless he made a hole in it and that's unlikely. I think you mean he goes through your urethra which is the opening that you urinate or pee out of located above your vagina in a female.

No one can diagnose you online. Not even a doctor. If you are concerned, you should make an appointment and ask the doctor.

Good luck.

Answer 6

I am on the road to recovery (still) after being treated for my bladder cancer. I would suggest that if you are still bleeding and clotting that you need to call your Dr.'s office back and let them know. The Dr. may have nicked something accidently while doing the procedure.

Answer 7

I agree, your worries are best left to the professionals who are taking care of you, remember as a patient you have the right to know about your medical care and treatments.

Answer 8

That's probably a question for the doctor. God bless

Answer 9

wow, your junk is all messed up..