Surgery to remove the tumor and biopsy her bladder quickly ensued. Then came word that the tumor had invaded her bladder wall and that she would need to have her bladder removed to increase her chances of surviving the cancer. So our local physician referred us to the UC Davis Cancer Center. He knew they were reconstructing bladders there, and he thought I might be a good candidate. Ralph deVere White was pleased at Breeding's overall health, but took the standard steps in examining a new bladder-cancer patient.
Research shows that outcome to be very clear.
It was also clear that Breeding would require chemotherapy to ensure all the cancer cells were obliterated. However, in 1994, when Breeding was under- going cancer therapy, it wasn't clear whether that chemotherapy should precede or follow the removal of her bladder. Fortunately, she was at the right place for that decision. All rights reserved.