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After 6 BCG treatments, biopsy is good: What is chance of recurrence?

Posted by nshaye @nshaye, Feb 1 12:16pm

Have papillarry uothelial carcinoma , high grade, had 6 treatments
of BCG over 6 weeks, two month later had biopsy, result looks "good", chance of cancer returning?

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rose1966 | @rose1966 | Feb 2 8:52am

@nshaye Excellent that it’s not muscle invasive. Sounds like you’re doing really well. Prayers 🙏 you are cancer free.

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judilafleur | @judilafleur | Feb 2 10:49pm
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@rose1966

@nshaye Excellent that it’s not muscle invasive. Sounds like you’re doing really well. Prayers 🙏 you are cancer free.

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Wishing you the best...we all have hopes and Prayers for a normal future.

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barondog | @barondog | Feb 3 7:07am

I am exactly in the same situation as you are; all six BCGs infusions completed. Cystoscopy showed no cancer after samples were taken. I know the feeling about worrying about cancer returning especially after seeing blood every once in a while, but was told that it is normal in my situation. Good luck and let's pray and hope that we both can keep the bladder wall from being invaded any further into the muscle tissue.

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nshaye | @nshaye | Feb 3 10:12am
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@barondog

I am exactly in the same situation as you are; all six BCGs infusions completed. Cystoscopy showed no cancer after samples were taken. I know the feeling about worrying about cancer returning especially after seeing blood every once in a while, but was told that it is normal in my situation. Good luck and let's pray and hope that we both can keep the bladder wall from being invaded any further into the muscle tissue.

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Is the follow-up only periodic urine tests. If yes how offen?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 12 6:01pm
In reply to @nshaye "Is the follow-up only periodic urine tests. If yes how offen?" + (show)
@nshaye

Is the follow-up only periodic urine tests. If yes how offen?

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@nshaye, I agree with the others like @barondog. It's natural to think about cancer coming back. But first enjoy the "all clear" from the biopsy report.

Your cancer team should outline the followup schedule with you. It is different for everyone. Typically, your team will want to see you in 3 or 6 months. Your follow-up plan might include physical exams, urine or blood tests, and imaging tests (like MRI or CT scans). Of course, they'll also ask you how you are feeling and if you have any concerns.

Do you know when your next appointment is?

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