| Re: want some advice and insight
Hi Scot,
20 millimeters is less than an inch, about 2 centimeters which is, I believe, not tiny, but not that large either.
The biggest concern with bladder cancer is whether or not it has invaded. If it's still in the transitional cells and hasn't invaded the lamina propria (layer between transitional cells and outer wall), it probably can be removed and nothing more may need to be done.
Unfortunately, you won't know much more until they actually get in there. Keep positive, don't expect the worst, take deep breaths, and come back after the surgery and let us know how you're doing.
Just to give you a sense of hope: I've survived both bladder cancer (TA, non-invasive) and haven't had a recurrence for 10 years. Also, I survived cancer of unknown primary (CUP) which does not have a good survival rate, but it's been 14 years since I finished all treatment. Just because it's labeled "cancer" doesn't mean it's going to be fatal!
Ruth
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