How do you cope with bladder removal surgery after BCG treatment failed?

Facing a major surgery like bladder removal can bring up many difficult emotions, and it's completely natural to feel scared about this next step in treatment. Many people in this community have walked similar paths and found ways to adapt and maintain their quality of life after surgery, so you're definitely not alone in this journey. Consider reaching out to others here who may have experience with this type of surgery - their insights about recovery, lifestyle adjustments, and coping strategies could be really valuable as you prepare for January.

Who removing bladder, just urologist?? Always get 2ndn opinion from an oncologist..mine said surgery is last option . 4th round of chemo, mine went from stage Ta3 down to Ta2, noo longer muscle invasive.

Mine is not muscle invasive yet but also have squamous cell carcinoma which spreads fast.

Anyone else have squamous cell cancer in bladder would like to hear what you think

I can only imagine how scared you must be! I am presently 3 mo out from Metamycin treatment (BCG didn’t work for me either). My greatest dread is hearing that I might have to have bladder removal! I will put you in my prayers and pray for total healing for you!!

Thank you and my prayers for you as well