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Hi mate, Can I ask you please. Is it because bcg treatment was not successful? Non...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369359/

Discussion: What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 6:05pm

I had my first 6 BCG treatments with success. Then I had my 3 maintenance infusion's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1398391/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 21 7:51pm

Rory, click this link to get more insights as you prepare for your first treatment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181882/

Discussion: Is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) worth the time spent on it?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Hi, @buckbottoms, and welcome. I'm sorry to hear that you're still experiencing bleeding after your BCG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1399773/

Discussion: Still bleeding 5 weeks after initial 6 week BCG course

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 23 4:11pm

@charlessomervill I had to wait about 7 weeks before my doctor got the BCG vials. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424185/

Discussion: BCG follow up: All in all I am doing well 5 years in.

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 9:16pm

@gkarsin No, it was not. In the first cystoscopy & TURBT, the doctors actually thought that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417791/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 5:35pm

FYI the bcg was not successful for me. However I am currently using Dos Gem chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417874/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 9:10pm

My first BCG instillation (30%) was 9 days ago Tuesday. They are skipping a week and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416982/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 16 2:02pm

I’m curious to know what other folks have received during very painful BCG treatments which includes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418685/

Discussion: Still bleeding 5 weeks after initial 6 week BCG course

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 19 9:54am

I'm going to bring @texascitylady @sue225 @glgraham @judith4 @texascitylady into this discussion to share their experiences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751492/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Unfortunately, UTI's are expected as a side effect of BCG. If you do not show blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029630/

Discussion: BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

I am under the understanding that if BCG has worked (no cancer after the 6 weed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362389/

Discussion: Protocol for maintenance therapy with BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 2 5:11pm

Hi there, We were told by MSK that they didn’t have BCG back in November. Our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192431/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

@roryc, interesting question. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment is a very effective treatment for some types (i.e.,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177514/

Discussion: Is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) worth the time spent on it?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

BCG is in short supply so is being reserved for higher grade cancer. I had HT1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203569/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 9:02am

@gskelly That is so important! Positive attitude, not being hit by a dump truck. Great suggestion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429232/

Discussion: BCG treatment 6 week done, cistoscopi found new tumor.

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

Read all the posts in this category. You will get some excellent information and support. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1433204/

Discussion: New to this and need reassurance on what to do.

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: 18 hours ago

Colleen , Cysto. delayed to mid-December . will know more then, Doc. said if no improvement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182630/

Discussion: Anyone been on Keytruda immunotherapy and switched treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

I went through the 6 treatments in June and July. No problems with the treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424182/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 9:13pm

Hi @buena, Dave. Welcome. I encourage you to join one of the BCG-related discussions here: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261490/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 9:30pm

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