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Urologist told us Vic had stage 3 "clinical" stage & when I asked what pathologic stage it was after biopsy he said......"no surprises". Oncologist appt. couple days later she never mentioned stage & I guess I assumed it was still stage 3 (so much info that day.........didn't think to or think I had to come out & ask "again" what the Pathologic stage was.

Both Urologist & oncologist know mom & bro' Dave passed of Lung Cancer & might not have wanted to say the words......"Stage 4" & leave Vic & I feeling like he just got served a death sentence!

Last Friday Social Worker had talked to Oncologist & she was told by her that Bladder cancer in Stage 4 "IS TREATABLE"! (I still haven't got the "guts" to do internet research about that since I know I read recurronce rate is high etc............)

Vic had his 1st. Chemo today (short one about 45 min. - that did take 2 hrs due to nausea IV 1st & calling pharmacy etc.....hopefully 1st visit stuff only).

Vic's 2nd. Chemo treatment is tomorrow & that one involves 2 hrs hydrating - 2 hrs Chemo & 2 more hrs hydrating!

He "hasn't felt sick today - but tomorrow is the "stronger & longer" treatment!

Pray he'll handle all the treatments to have the best possible outlook!

I'll email ya' both when I'm not so tired!

Love & prayers & big hugs to you all !