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July 2010 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Bladder Cancer (Muscle invasive Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder).

At that time I began a Blog (my first blog ever) as a way to deal with the shock and perhaps be of use to others who find themselves in my situation Here is a link to my blog site: Cancer BLOG
"No matter what happens now I shouldn't be afraid
Because I know today has been the most perfect day I've ever seen."
-- Radiohead - 'Videotape' --

Here is a brief time-line of events :

(NOTE: as of now - February 17, 2014 7:42 AM - I am doing just fine.)

  • June 12, 2010 - first noticed blood in urine.
  • June 17, 2010 - second blood in urine.
  • July 06, 2010 - third blood in urine. <more>
  • July 07, 2010 - called my doctor - he sent me for urine sample. <more>
  • BEGAN BLOG SITE: http://stuart-baker.blogspot.com/
  • July 14, 2010 - CT Scan showed lump so urologist did a cytoscope. <more>
  • July 23, 2010 - Surgery - biopsy bladder tumor. (TURBT: Trans Urethral Reresection of Bladder Tumor). <more>
  • July 28, 2010 - It is cancer - Stage II - Muscle invasive Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder. <more>
  • July 29, 2010 - I'm scared. No, I'm terrified. Can't seem to stop shaking. <more>
  • August 04, 2010 - First meeting with surgeon. <more>
  • August 06, 2010 - First meeting with Oncologist. <more>
  • August 10, 2010 - Second meeting with Oncologyist - Q&A - decision time. <more>
  • August 10, 2010 - THAT SAME MORNING - First Chemo treatment. <more>

    • There is a gap here that is covered in the blog. Three rounds of Chemo and preparation for surgery. And everything that goes with that...

  • November 19, 2010 - Surgery - Radical Cystectomy and Neo-Bladder (hopefully). <More>

  • <Please see Blog for more detail - and the rest of the story. >

"Happiness is the result of my decision to be happy. There is no way to happiness.
Happiness is the way."
- Richard Carlson