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@deidre77 Thanks for the good wishes. I count myself as one of the lucky ones!! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524154/

Discussion: Do you have increasing incontinence following BCG treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 4:43pm

That's a relief that there is no cancer in the ureter! One step at a time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696956/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with bladder cancer: I feel so alone

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

Hi there, my name is Melissa, I'm 55 yo. Was diagnosed with NMIBC of the aggressive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070900/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

2nd procedure today. Urethra dilated again. This time WILL be different post-op because of your advice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045211/

Discussion: How can I safely dispose urine following BCG with a septic tank?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

@jcold5619 welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. So sorry to hear about your back pain. What is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050582/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

With BCG there were. Perhaps he’s use to meds but he just has fatigue and some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173938/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

@colleenyoung thanks for your reply. My father has had 10 BCG shots so far. He feels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432750/

Discussion: When BCG doesn't work, what are the treatment options?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

Some of us on here are receiving a different treatment with chemotherapy, nicknamed gemdoce for gemcytabine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402295/

Discussion: Anyone have recurrence after the initial 6 BCG induction treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

Hi, thanks. You seem to know a lot about this condition and I appreciate your insight....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525455/

Discussion: Possible cancer outside of bladder dome

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 3:24pm

Yes. See the many comments below. A little blood and clots can happen and did on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393834/

Discussion: Anyone have pain after BCG Treatments, especially with urination?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2025

Hi, I have now had a total of 18 BCG treatments over the past year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522585/

Discussion: Do you have increasing incontinence following BCG treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 2:53pm

I completely agree with the post by mitsyginger and the BCG induced cystitis. My husband has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338119/

Discussion: Anyone have pain after BCG Treatments, especially with urination?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2025

My husband has exactly the same history. His scope last week was clear. He will receive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885564/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi Dave I personally have not had the BCG therapy so can not help you with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252799/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

@talltxlady Thank you for your response. It seems both you and @sandy811jakester are amongst those who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503818/

Discussion: Success after (6 session) BCG installation? Anyone?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 9:04am

I’m so sorry . I did see that there is more success with bcg when genetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694745/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with bladder cancer: I feel so alone

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Amu45sin here. Do you have a tumor? Has it been removed? Are you on BCG treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285582/

Discussion: I'm 82 years old and newly discovered bladder cancer. Thoughts??

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

I'm on a similar path. 2 surgeries & 6 BCG finished. Cystoscopy end of Oct. How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160046/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

I am currently getting my third of six BCG treatments. I don't have many side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285610/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

I start my 6 week BCG treatment at the beginning of January. Praying it doesn’t make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178830/

Discussion: BCG Side Effects: What's your experience?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

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