Meaning of UEA for bladder cancer
pimpom
bladder cancer and has gone to a dedicated cancer research
center, the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India. The
treatment planned for him is Cysto TURBT +UEA. I know what cysto
means and I've read up a bit on TURBT, but I haven't been able
to find out what +UEA stands for. Can anybody please enlighten
me?
Also, the hospital can only schedule his treatment on the 23rd of
November, almost one month from now. How urgently is such a
treatment needed?
J
Hello
UEA means uretero-enteric anastomosis or ureteroenteric anastomosis (a
urinary diversion)
The decision on how quickly to proceed with surgery partly depends on the
exam(s) and tests done. If there was a blockage or severe bleeding, they
would rush it through. November 23rd, looks okay to me, compared to what
is written on this web page.
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/CancerManagementGuidelines/Genitourinary/Bladder/Management/default.htm
"If a radical therapy is to be performed, ideally it should be initiated
within four to six weeks, but no later than three months."
I'm in Canada and that's a quote from the BC Cancer Agency, in the bladder
cancer Management section.
Your best information should be coming from the surgeon. I realize if
they spend too much time, answering questions (by telephone or repeat
meeting), as each person researches their cancer, this delays someone's
surgery.
Mumbai sounds like a major city, probably where the best doctors (in the
area) are located.
There's a bladder cancer mailing list here
http://www.acor.org/mailing.html?l=b
There's over 600 patients or loved ones listed there. You may wish to
subscribe and join them.
They could be helpful about coping with a urinary diversion.
I hope this has been helpful. I'm not a doctor.
A relative of mine died of bladder cancer. For many years, he refused to
see doctors and bled for more than 2 years, before he was diagnosed with
end stage cancer. he was an alcoholic and refused to listen to us when we
urged him to see a doctor. His son realizes he may be at risk as well.
So he's being reasonable, had the tests, knows who to contact if there's
signs of trouble.
Good luck for your cousin. I hope all goes well.
J
pimpom
Thanks. For a layman, I'm fairly knowledgeable about medicine but
bladder cancer is new to me. I live at the opposite end of India
from Mumbai, more than 2000 km away, but I've spent a lot of time
there accompanying patients. I couldn't go along with my cousin
but he's relying heavily on me for advice and decisions.
> "If a radical therapy is to be performed, ideally it should be
> initiated within four to six weeks, but no later than three
> months."
>
It's good to know that there's no big hurry. In any case, my
state's government employs a local person in Mumbai to help
patients from my state. He's very dedicated and has built up a
good relationship with the hospital's medical and management
staff. Last night, I asked him to try to get the hospital to move
up the date for my cousin's treatment. I've just heard that he
was successful and my cousin's treatment is scheduled for next
Monday, November 2nd.
> I'm in Canada and that's a quote from the BC Cancer Agency, in
> the
> bladder cancer Management section.
>
> Your best information should be coming from the surgeon. I
> realize if
> they spend too much time, answering questions (by telephone or
> repeat
> meeting), as each person researches their cancer, this delays
> someone's surgery.
True. This is why I try not to pester doctors unnecessarily when
I accompany patients.
> Mumbai sounds like a major city, probably where the best
> doctors (in
> the area) are located.
>
Mumbai is to India what New York is to the US.
> There's a bladder cancer mailing list here
> http://www.acor.org/mailing.html?l=b
> There's over 600 patients or loved ones listed there. You may
> wish to
> subscribe and join them.
> They could be helpful about coping with a urinary diversion.
>
That's a good idea, thanks.
> I hope this has been helpful. I'm not a doctor.
> A relative of mine died of bladder cancer. For many years, he
> refused to see doctors and bled for more than 2 years, before
> he was
> diagnosed with end stage cancer. he was an alcoholic and
> refused to
> listen to us when we urged him to see a doctor. His son
> realizes he
> may be at risk as well. So he's being reasonable, had the
> tests,
> knows who to contact if there's signs of trouble.
>
My two elder brothers died of cancer 14 and 20 years ago, and the
younger one's son died earlier this year, also of cancer. One
brother was an alcoholic and had oesophageal cancer. The other
was a near-alcoholic and the cancer was higher up in the throat.
My nephew also used to drink heavily, but gave up the habit 10
years ago.
There's an 18-year age difference between me and my cousin, but
we're very close. His father and two brothers died of cancer some
time ago.
> Good luck for your cousin. I hope all goes well.
Thanks again.