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Protocol for maintenance therapy with BCG
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Aug 12 7:38am | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I was was receiving 1mg and 1/2mg BCG for the first 6 treatments. Now my clinic in Chicago has decided that 1/3mg is sufficient. I am not aware of any phase 3 studies that show this. Mayo Clinic is one of a few urology departments that is administering the the full 1mg dose. Hospital greed? Definitely pharmaceutical (Merk, manufacturer) greed! Since BCG is expensive to manufacture.
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I’ve seen studies that are showing indifference in BCG treatment with 1/3 and 1/3 doses. With the BCG shortages having the lower dose is a good alternative. I am having significant progression of side effects in my maintenance program and am looking for lower dosing to alleviate these.