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Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Jul 26 10:51am | Replies (38)

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Could u elaborate on bcg treatments. We're you able to work or needed to take sick leave? I'm due for 6 weekly treatments. 26 treatments sounds like a lot. Did they get worse over time? What was the treatment schedule?

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mediumride | @mediumride | Jun 24 11:36am

I like to schedule mine early afternoon so I'll take a half day off work for these treatments. Follow the directions, do not deviate.

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talltxlady | @talltxlady | Jun 24 5:22pm

Hi Sue, at that time I wasn't working. I just recently went back to work. Everyone is different. Mine were always scheduled in the afternoon, but that's just when they gave them. Always on a Thursday. Maybe they will offer them on Friday where you receive them. You definitely need that day off.
Honestly, for me they did seem to get a little worse each time.
And I completely agree with the above poster about following the schedule your doctor gives you. Mine were 1 x per week, for 3 consecutive weeks, then a 3 month break, repeat process for 3 years. Finally I had a 6 month break (twice).
I wish you the best throughout your treatments. Please keep us updated on your progress.

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