In 2011 I was given the standard cocktail for Stage 3 breast cancer, which included cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). As I understand it, this creates a risk for later development of bladder cancer -- which for me showed up in July of 2026. Only about a third as many women develop bladder cancer as men, and smoking is the highest risk factor. As a non-smoking, healthy female, who has survived what is now metastatic breast cancer for over nine years, with minimal treatment but lots of supportive therapies and a nutrition-dense diet, I find it hard not to believe Cytoxan played a role. I'd like to know if there are other women out there who had a similar experience.

If anyone is concerned about the current reduced doses of BCG, I can share that I've been thriving, not just surviving, with half-doses of breast cancer medication for the past four years. Studies show half-doses of BCG to be as effective as full ones, with fewer side effects. Not sure why some doctors are so eager to prescribe full doses, without gauging the patient's personal tolerance.