Bladder Cancer

[sisterpv]

My mother in law (age 76) was diagnosed yesterday with bladder cancer All we know at this point is that she has a large tumor which is malignant. They told her today that they can't schedule her in for surgery for another month. Is this normal? I'm thinking that this is a ridiculous time frame to wait.

Also - I'm wondering is it only a urologist that would perform this surgery or is there another type of surgeon that does this type of work.

Thanks so much for your responses - we are so very sad and are just trying to find as much information as possible.

[davidrp1961]

hello ,no this time frame is normal.the cancer is there and 30 days more wont change anything....bladder cancer is not a death sentence if caught early enough .mine was large and malig. but stage one.not sure if urologist is the only one who does this my guess is yes.

[LMFoster]

I am all new to this myself, as I was diagnosed with bladder cancer myself 6/19/09 and surgery set for 7/24. I have learned a lot myself in the past few days. my 2nd opinion which concurred with my urologist came from an Ocologist and he agreed my bladder had to go, but as far as the removal of my prostate as well is a Urologist's call.
This morning after much input from Family and friends and made appointment for 3rd opinion (mainly because of surgery type) this Urologist is also an Oncologist and associate profesor at a leading university here in Nashville.
I am new to this site I only found it yesterday. i use some other sites as well. I am giving you these site addresses. I use the same screen name on this and the other 3. Some of the users are quite active when they come across a new user, this has greatly helped me be more informed.

http://blcwebcafe.org
http://csn.cancer.org
http://www.bladdercancersupport.org This is my favorite


The following is about removal & reconstruction of the bladder, I feel it has a lot of good info, I wish I had had from day 1 as well as the above sights.
EVERYTHING MOVES SO FAST AND I THINK PATIENTS NEED TO AS INFORMED AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE THE DECISSIONS WE HAVE TO MAKE.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/urinary_reconstruction_and_diversion/hic_Urinary_Reconstruction_and_Diversion.aspx

As for your Question, to the best of my knowledge, Bladder surgery needs to be done by a Urologist. Any help I may be feel free to contact me, at any of these sites. I wish you well and may God bless.
Larry