Bladder cancer treated with gemcitabine 3 dose

Posted by sathiyapriya @sathiyapriya, Mar 23, 2023

My father 80 years old with bladder cancer and is on treatment, started with anti bcg and now with gemcitabine three doses done with some effect of frequent urination every 10-15 mins as well as pain. Doctor gave some injection to subside the symptoms and monitor for 10 days. Can any one share how long the side effects will be there for the patient and what other reason could be after gemcitabine ?

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John Lewallen | @jalewallen74 | Mar 23, 2023

I'm a 74 year old male who took gemcitabine 3 doses a month. My side effects included the need for urgent urination 6 times a day. My Urologist proscribed Flow Max and it works fine. I do have some pain with urination. I am no longer on gemcitabine. I'm now taking Imfinzi once a month. Be well. I'm on this forum often. John in Houston.

sathiyapriya | @sathiyapriya | Mar 23, 2023

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barondog | @barondog | Jan 2 9:41am

I'm a 81 year old male that has been dealing with Bladder Cancer now for about 2 years. I am on my second 6 week BCG treatment and had the last one this past Thursday Dec 28th. I have found that the side effects after each infusion are quite bothersome as I see blood and clots still. The burning is bearable without AZO so I have not been using it due to the yellow stains it can leave on clothes and bedding. So far my cystos lab results show that my cancer has not invaded the muscle wall and is high grade carcinoma SITU. I would appreciate any input as to what you have experience with bleeding, clots and results of your BCG immunotherapy?

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