Hello Dawn,
A little over a year ago, at the age of 45, was diagnosed with one papillary tumour that invaded the lamina propria and lots of CIS. I was BCG failure as well. However,that was not known until my final pathology after RC showed many areas of CIS in the bladder. I had asked my urologist to remove my bladder during my initial round of BCG treatments. I also believed/believe in an aggressive approach. My urologist would have recommended RC after one BCG failure. I had my RC last July. I have had no complications from my urinary diversion, so far, and I hope that continues. I love sleeping through the night! Something I was unable to do the last few years due to urinary urgency and frequency symptoms caused by the cancer. I do everything I did before my surgery. I wear the same clothes. Life is good! If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to answer them. Take Care!
Tracey
