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Do you have increasing incontinence following BCG treatments?
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I completed six instillations of gem/doce this past June. On July 17th I had a cystoscopy to check on the success of the treatment and no cancer was found. However, my incontinence has increased since this treatment and especially since the cystoscopy. I contacted my pelvic floor PT to see if there is something else I can do as kegels alone are not helping. I have gone from one small pad each day to three or four large pads. I have even leaked through a few times. It is very unsettling and a bit depressing.
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@sbassmeister
First of all, it is good news that no cancer was discovered after your scope.
This is something to be grateful for.
I am sorry to hear of your difficulty following your gem/doce treatment. It seems incontinence may be a common problem following some treatments and while some experience this, others may not.
As I had mentioned in this thread, I also went from tiny pads for drips to huge pads several times a day and at times had no control whatsoever before I was able to reach the bathroom and both underwear and shorts were soaked. I can well understand how depressing this is!
I am wondering whether there are inherent side effects associated with each treatment modality and some individuals may experience this while others do not.
Of course we have to rationalize that this may be the cost of preventing the appearance of those tenacious tumors and I'm sure each sufferer will likely forge ahead - with a hopeful attitude.
When you mentioned the incontinence to your doctor, what was his response?
May your success continue and sending best wishes.