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My frequent urination was caused by bladder shrinking to 25% of normal. This happened after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810379/

Discussion: Side effects after BCG treatments

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Hi. I was diagnosed with same. Had two turbt surgeries to remove tumor Had 6 BCG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175006/

Discussion: Bladder Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

Hi Colleen, Urologist appointment on Thursday at 11:30 am. Won't know the treatment regime until then....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842223/

Discussion: Post-nephroureterectomy for UTUC - now abnormal bladder cells

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I didn’t smoke but I might have a genetic component to this based on some family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757684/

Discussion: What were your symptoms of Bladder cancer? Scared I have it.

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

Hi. We were at MSK asking that question a few weeks ago. My husband already had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184860/

Discussion: How long did you wait for treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

The organism in the BCG is affected by some antibiotics, but not all in what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029749/

Discussion: BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Hi Susan, Sincere thank you for the information on immune boosters. I have started taking a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844659/

Discussion: Post-nephroureterectomy for UTUC - now abnormal bladder cells

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Yes, regarding Covid-19 containment, our government has been reactive not proactive. Although it is easier to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290941/

Discussion: Stage 1 Bladder Cancer: Anyone had treatment with Gemcitabine?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2021

My husband was in a clinical trial for bladder cancer and was on Keytruda for 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054678/

Discussion: Stopping Keytruda after two years

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

My urologist did the cystoscopy and took out 1 2.5cm tumor and 2 smaller ones. Pathology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268924/

Discussion: What were your symptoms before getting diagnosed with bladder cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Sorry about the side effects you are experiencing. Apparently nausea is not uncommon but I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271447/

Discussion: BCG side effects

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I’m getting my treatments as infusions directly into the bladder is that how you are getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176546/

Discussion: Anyone had gemcitabine and docetaxel for Bladder Cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

My issue with this Blog is that Mayo Connect has placed Kidney and Bladder Cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051097/

Discussion: BCG Side Effects: my toughest side effect is lower back pain

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I am so sorry fir all you are going through. My husband was also diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014284/

Discussion: Stage 1 Bladder Cancer: Anyone had treatment with Gemcitabine?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

@hotrod58, treatment decisions are so hard to make. To help make your decision, I might recommend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216041/

Discussion: Which treatment path to choose? Wait & monitor vs chemo or BCG?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 9:07pm

I’ve completed 1 year of gem/doc treatments & now into 2nd year of monthly maintenance treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185795/

Discussion: How long did you wait for treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Hi sepdvm Thank you for your wonderful and knowledgeable comments,I learned a lot from you. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255368/

Discussion: Bladder Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 9:50am

My husband had BCG treatments for over 6 months following bladder surgery. He would take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751592/

Discussion: What activities can I do after Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Having TURBT in 3 days so I don't know the extent of the cancer (Grading, Stage)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191705/

Discussion: How long did you wait for treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

After cancer cells detected in bladder was urine, I underwent biopsy surgery PLUS needED TURP. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861496/

Discussion: Bladder cancer recurrance: What are the treatment options?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2023

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