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What side effects did you have BCG bladder cancer treatment?
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@rafcer
You mentioned you had your second TURBT a little while ago and I would like to know how you are presently feeling. What did the doctor say about your incontinence and what type of treatment will you be having now, if any?
I had completed my 6th BCG treatment last week and am now experiencing unexpected incontinence. Although I usually had it for one or two days following the instillation, I now have it at various times without any warning and needless to say, it is troublesome. I am scheduled for a cystoscope on April 16 so I am crossing my fingers it will not show a return of tumors although I expect it will. Time to learn whether I will be one of the 60 - 70% for whom it is effective.
Sending my best wishes for you.
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@deidre77 Since I will not be able to hold BCG in bladder due to incontinence I was sent to UROGYNECOLOGIST who treats incontinence issues. On 4/7 I will be having a bulking agent inserted to narrow width of urethra and help with weak muscle. Look up BULKAMID . Then if that helps in a few weeks they will try BCG treatments.
Did you ever leak some BCG ? My stomach area is puffy, I think bladder is still inflamed/ irritated. I don’t have caffeine,spicy foods etc. my food portions are very small so I have no idea why bladder is so irritated.
Did your urologist say what is causing your incontinence?
Good luck on your cystoscopy!