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BCG Side Effects: my toughest side effect is lower back pain

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Apr 30 5:33pm | Replies (27)
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Hi @jcold5619 I think everyone's side effects differ greatly. I'm in my 3rd year of bladder cancer treatment. Currently on a 6 month break. I've had 27 BCG treatments to date. The symptoms, side effects and irritation I experienced were mainly with my bladder. Horrible burning, urgency, frequency, inflammation and irritation. I also had some back pain, but honestly wasn't sure if it was caused by that or my arthritic back.
Good luck with the rest of your treatments and I do hope your pain will ease.

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jcold5619 | @jcold5619 | Apr 16 9:54am

Thanks for your input. I have also experienced most all of those same side effects. I admire you for sticking with this treatment plan for as long as you have.

Maybe it is just me but this has been brutal for me both physically and mentally and I’m only in week 5 of the induction period. I have gone from a very active lifestyle to one that is seemingly consumed and centered around the rest room.

Good luck to you.

Ready for a break.

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