@roryc, interesting question. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment is a very effective treatment for some types (i.e., early stage) bladder cancer, especially in combination with TURBT. Like most treatments for cancer, there are side effects that your healthcare team can help you manage.

Quite a few members in the forum have had BCG, like @ggarrepy @plugger @ljashton @momforbracknkik @rjlpool502 @scott232 @skind6 and many more. While we wait for others to weigh in with their experiences, you may appreciate the posts in these 2 related discussions:

- BCG Side Effects: What's your experience?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bcg-side-effects-1/
- My journey with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-bcg-treatment/
@roryc, what is your treatment plan? What concerns do you have about BCG?