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Just diagnosed with bladder cancer: Feeling overwhelmed

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@gemdoc25 it’s my understanding that there are several factors that affect the BCG vs GEM/DOC decision, and this is from the Anschutz Cancer Center at the University of Colorado Hospital. First, the bio marker test is not considered conclusive, and second BCG is the gold standard and sometimes it’s required before you can try a newer treatment approach. That’s why BCG is normally the go-to approach.

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@dks2500 , I know, but there is a lot of evidence that Gem/Doce works well. A very large study whose name I forget is in progress.
I am pleased that thanks to Vesta, I was not put on BCG, which would have been a waste of time. Gem/Doce treatment is no big deal with few if any side effects and so far is working for me.
Best regards.