question: I ve just read the article about higher incidence of bladder and rectal cancer for patients who have previously undergone radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in April 2013 (T1G3) and had the tumor removed via TURBT in May 2013. Cancer had advanced into my left ureter so I underwent more invasive abdominal surgery (partial ureterectomy) in June 2012. Had 6 BCG treatments in July and August and received all clear cystoscopies in October and January. PSA test in January showed irregularities (especially having only 7% free PSA) so underwent prostate biopsy in early February. Results showed cancer in 7 of 12 samples with a Gleason score of 7. One sample showed cancer was very near external wall of prostate. Had 28 external beam radiation treatments and 2 high dose radiation temporary brachytherapy treatments in March and April. I m having my first cystoscopy since early January on Monday, June 30. What s the likelihood of bladder cancer recurrence with the abdominal radiation I ve been through. Thanks!