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@rjlpool502

Just had cystoscopy after having cancer scraped out of bladder and 6 BCG treatments. Cancer is back and Dr. wants to do everything again. Wondering why he thinks it will work this time if not first time. Anyone else have the BCG more than once? What is Adstiladrin? Is this a Trial or approved treatment? Success rate? Good luck to us all.

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@rjlpool502 You are correct to question your doctor's recommendation as to why he feels it might work this time. Taking charge of your medical care is necessary to receive the best of care. Perhaps a second opinion at this point? Adstiladrin was recently approved for bladder cancer that is nonresponsive to BCG and non muscle invasive. I would certainly ask your doctor about it. I don't know the percentages of success/failure, sorry. Good luck to you and remember that a second opinion, especially from a large cancer center or referral hospital is a valuable tool. My husband was unable to try this treatment as it was not approved yet, and now lives with a neobladdder, but so far cancer free.