Welcome to our site but sorry that you have reason to be here. You guys have done the right things in terms of getting ready to face this. Kudos to you both. The BC(bladder cancer) journey can be a long and often wierd arduous road but we are here for you. As the others have advised weigh the pros and cons of each option, ask lots of questions. In the end it will be your Dad that lives with the choice so if he is more comfortable with the idea of one over the other that needs to be taken into account along with his age, general health status etc. It is hard for family members to get their heads around it. If anyone in the family including yourself finds that they are struggling coping with all of this don’t hesitate to seek out the supports you need. The hospital should be able to help. Check also to see if there is a Wellspring in your area. IT is an organization that provides support to patients, families and caregivers. That is in addition to this site of course. For bladder cancer specifics there are a lot of good folk here (you’ve already heard from a couple) that can help along the way. Please stay in touch and let us know how it is going. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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