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First BCG treatment: What to expect?

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Apr 10 9:45am | Replies (5)
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@colleenyoung

@buena, how are things going with treatment? How many sessions have you had now?

@peter51f, how are you doing? Have you been able to improve your appetite and get enough calories?

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dswanson | @buena | Apr 10 8:19am

Thanks for asking. Had burning sensation and a tiny amount of blood in urine for a few hours after my first treatment. None after second. No discernible side effects at all. Catheter insertion and removal are the only uncomfortable aspects of treatment. I have a tee time tomorrow and am interested in seeing how my body deals with 18 holes of golf. I'm optimistic, but also wondering if treatments yet to come may yield challenges not yet encountered. Still thankful for the small amount of BCG used for these treatments. After insertion into my bladder, I could not even sense its presence. I'll include a photo of the vial as an FYI to others facing treatment. The amount is 50ML as indicated by the nurse's finger.
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