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My impression is that the scope gives a pretty good view, depending on the location of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373550/

Discussion: Keytruda working, but Surgery Inevitable

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2025

Thank you for the welcome. I'm Diane , 69, I was diagnosed at 62 with bladder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327105/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

Merck just opened their new facility in NC on March 11, 2025. When the new facility...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281165/

Discussion: BCG Shortage since 2019 may be resolved soon

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

I had this procedure done and it was non muscle invasive. I’ve been on gem/doc chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221991/

Discussion: Cystoscopy with Fulguration and Resection: What's recovery like?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

I am 73 and had aggressive bladder cancer. No invasion in the bladder muscle.Went through the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312932/

Discussion: Does getting a proactive radical cystectomy (RC) make sense?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

Hi all. I'm new to the group. I've had 2 surgeries within a year and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158792/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I believe @mamabear2's husband may have been in the same or similar clinical trial for bladder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147725/

Discussion: Anyone have treatment of BCG with Keytruda?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

I'd do what scot232 suggests. Wait the 2 hours, empty the BCG and then get on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104694/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

@dmr44 Thank you for all the information. However we will not take anything with mrna. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453430/

Discussion: Aggressive Bladder Cancer: Tips to help hold meds in bladder?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

Hi. I had 9 inductions of BCG this past yr. Cysto found 2 tumors small My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214884/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

Just completed 6th BCG treatment. Other than extreme fatigue, I am okay. I am a 90...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180915/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Another update: I met with the new Dr assigned to me when my old Dr left....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029423/

Discussion: BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

My husband is 2 years post diagnosis for high grade muscle invasive urothelial cell carcinoma. Located...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641418/

Discussion: Any transplant recipients get chemo for bladder cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2021

Thanks Vicky, I need to find out. The room has always been set up and ready...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052607/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@grannykaka, I echo @sepdvm's suggestion about getting a second opinion. BCG is primarily used for high-risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320418/

Discussion: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

Dec. 6th I had 2 small tumors removed. I don't know there was options on "different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180510/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

My first surgery was February 4th, second surgery was February 24th. My first BCG treatment is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254864/

Discussion: How long from surgery to start of BCG treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2025

I'm a 52 year old male. Originally diagnosed with High Grade Urothelial Carcinoma In Situ in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230943/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

@linda0234 Hi,..I'm 62, and am having my First Treatment this Wednesday,...I am Terrified of this Catheter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474050/

Discussion: Aggressive Bladder Cancer: Tips to help hold meds in bladder?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 7:22am

@rafcer The catheter is inserted first and that’s where the discomfort occurs. The BCG is then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511596/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

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