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BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Mar 12 3:00pm | Replies (11)
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@caflynnr1

I am aware UTI's are more prevalent with BCG treatments. My concern was over the delays in treatment due to bacteria in my urine, having to wait 4 days for the culture to grow to only be told there was no UTI and the risk the delay has on Cancer entering the muscle.

Thank you for your insight, however. Apparently, each office has their own protocol for how the initial urinalysis is read. Mine appears to be very conservative, sounds like yours was not.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sepdvm | Mar 8 1:30pm

I understand your concern @caflynnr1. This is one of those circumstances where the judgment of our medical providers is so important. They are likely weighing the risks of delay with the risks of continuing treatment during a true UTI. We have to hope they make the best decision for our care. Unfortunately medicine is not always black and white, but frequently shades of gray, so personal opinion, past experience, conservative vs aggressive practice style all come into play as well. Please keep us updated as you continue your treatment.

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