My husband is going for cystoscopy after 2nd TURBT and 2nd round of BCG(12 total). If he is clear, would he likely be advised to have maintenance BCG started? Thanks.
My husband is going for cystoscopy after 2nd TURBT and 2nd round of BCG(12 total). If he is clear, would he likely be advised to have maintenance BCG started? Thanks.
My husband has exactly the same history. His scope last week was clear. He will receive 3 BCG treatments followed by scope in 3 months. I wish your husband well.
My husband has exactly the same history. His scope last week was clear. He will receive 3 BCG treatments followed by scope in 3 months. I wish your husband well.
My husband is going for cystoscopy after 2nd TURBT and 2nd round of BCG(12 total). If he is clear, would he likely be advised to have maintenance BCG started? Thanks.
My husband has exactly the same history. His scope last week was clear. He will receive 3 BCG treatments followed by scope in 3 months. I wish your husband well.
I had my bladder removed and now have a neo bladder. After one year my cancer showed up in two lymph nodes in my abdomen area. I was on chemotherapy for about four months with no change. I have now been on Keytruda for about two years. My lymph nodes have shrunk to the point my oncologist says it is insignificant. My cancer is not curable, but my oncologist feels I could live for several years. I will probably stop immunotherapy this summer. When it starts growing again, my oncologist feels that I can restart immunotherapy and the drugs will effectively treat the cancer.
I had my bladder removed and now have a neo bladder. After one year my cancer showed up in two lymph nodes in my abdomen area. I was on chemotherapy for about four months with no change. I have now been on Keytruda for about two years. My lymph nodes have shrunk to the point my oncologist says it is insignificant. My cancer is not curable, but my oncologist feels I could live for several years. I will probably stop immunotherapy this summer. When it starts growing again, my oncologist feels that I can restart immunotherapy and the drugs will effectively treat the cancer.
I had my bladder removed and now have a neo bladder. After one year my cancer showed up in two lymph nodes in my abdomen area. I was on chemotherapy for about four months with no change. I have now been on Keytruda for about two years. My lymph nodes have shrunk to the point my oncologist says it is insignificant. My cancer is not curable, but my oncologist feels I could live for several years. I will probably stop immunotherapy this summer. When it starts growing again, my oncologist feels that I can restart immunotherapy and the drugs will effectively treat the cancer.
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My husband has exactly the same history. His scope last week was clear. He will receive 3 BCG treatments followed by scope in 3 months. I wish your husband well.
Thank you for the info. How long is he waiting to begin BCG? It’s good to know that “clear” is possible after round two!
About 3 weeks I believe. It's on the calendar but we aren't home LOL
My husband’s cystoscopy was clear. His Dr at Mayo is not recommending further BCG, just a three month re-evaluation. We are greatly relieved.
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2 ReactionsAll clear, but no BCG- just the three month follow up.
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1 ReactionI had my bladder removed and now have a neo bladder. After one year my cancer showed up in two lymph nodes in my abdomen area. I was on chemotherapy for about four months with no change. I have now been on Keytruda for about two years. My lymph nodes have shrunk to the point my oncologist says it is insignificant. My cancer is not curable, but my oncologist feels I could live for several years. I will probably stop immunotherapy this summer. When it starts growing again, my oncologist feels that I can restart immunotherapy and the drugs will effectively treat the cancer.
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4 ReactionsIt's wonderful that they have so many new medications now. I believe you are going to live a long amazing life! What is a Neo Bladder?
The doctor takes a part of your intestine and forms a bladder.
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1 Reaction@moose63, your story is a welcome addition to the community. You may also wish to participate in this related discussion:
- Experiences with neobladder surgery for bladder cancer
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bladder-cancer-and-neobladder-surgery/
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