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bladder cancer now spread to lymph nodes

On — Tue, 07 May 2019 09:23:12 GMT

Can anyone help please?

My father in law has bladder cancer which has now spread to his lymph nodes both sides of the diaphragm. The hospital are saying it is untreatable but he is determined to try anything to treat it. Is there anything anyone can suggest?

Thank you

Re: bladder cancer now spread to lymph nodes

Katekat — Fri, 10 May 2019 00:30:28 GMT

Hello @On and welcome!

I am not sure where you are located but in Australia, people are entitled to seek a second opinion and for something like this, it might be worth considering. Bearing in mind that the second oncologist may well tell you the same thing as the current but who knows!

There are also innovations all the time, so maybe look to see if there are any research or clinical trials happening where you are that he may qualify for.

The following resources are Australian but the tips and strategies are still relevant as cancer knows no borders:

Coping with a cancer diagnosis - podcast
Making treatment decisions - podcast
Understanding bladder cancer - pdf book
Cancer care and your rights - pdf book
New cancer treatments - podcasts

-Kate

Cancer Council Online Community Manager

Re: bladder cancer now spread to lymph nodes

On — Fri, 10 May 2019 03:31:59 GMT

Thank you @Katekat ❤️