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Hi there, Yes similar situation. Only had 3 BCG in 9 weeks. Interruptions due to chronic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496739/

Discussion: Missing two consecutive weeks of BCG treatment

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 6:38pm

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

@dallio No your wait till March 23rd is ok..After tumor removal they like to wait for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515982/

Discussion: What side effects did you have BCG bladder cancer treatment?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 3:37pm

@sileeno123 thanks for your message. I did speak to the PA at my urologist office at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480186/

Discussion: Did anyone stop BCG treatments after severe spasms and urination?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 6:44am

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, 2025

Ive had 6 wks bcg then 2 rounds of 3 wks bcg. I dealt with fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107673/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

My husband will finish his BCG Wednesday for preventive maintenance. Then he goes back to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490364/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 1:34pm

There is actually a prescribed maintenance schedule for BCG treatments when BCG has been successful after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369627/

Discussion: What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

There is no universal law. Each patient is unique as is each malignancy. However, in large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524570/

Discussion: Does bladder cancer treatment continue ad infinitum?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 10:33am

I've had my 2nd TURBT. HGT1. Will be discussing BCG treatment. Can you tell us about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089074/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

No problem, the site can be a bit cryptic. I’m still at sixes and nines on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386142/

Discussion: BCG maintenance or periodic cystoscopy?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2025

I did not have BCG after first TURBT. However, I had a recurrence at my 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469373/

Discussion: Has anyone not had any treatment after non-invasive tumor removed?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2025

TURBT and first round (6) of BCG completed. 3-month follow-up with no evidence of tumors. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504100/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 1:00pm

I've also read that if the tumor recurs anytime after BCG treatments, they start the BCG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143850/

Discussion: Anyone have treatment of BCG with Keytruda?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

Thanks. I’m still waiting on my results from my BCG. Can I enroll now or do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314402/

Discussion: Cretastimogene Grenadenorepvec: Anyone in the PIVOT-006 Study?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2025

Good Morning from California , I have received initial 6 BCG treatments Maintainance 3 BCG treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450137/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

@dallio My only side effect from BCG treatments was burning for the first few times I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515863/

Discussion: What side effects did you have BCG bladder cancer treatment?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:35pm

That is what happened to me. My urologist said the BCG takes time to get the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279778/

Discussion: BCG Shortage since 2019 may be resolved soon

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Hi @johnfromca, good question. As you may already know, both gemcitabine and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) are...

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Discussion: Which treatment for bladder cancer? gemcitabine vs BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

@jlopez7868 Update: Follow-up was last week and about what I expected. Cystoscopy showed bladder is looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526624/

Discussion: What side effects did you have BCG bladder cancer treatment?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 10:00am

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