Bladder Cancer Support Group | Page 3

Colleen Thank you for including me in this discussion so that I may perhaps become more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370470/

Discussion: What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

BCG is given when all evidence of bladder cancer is gone. This is why a second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045276/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I'm 75 and completed the 6th BCG instillation on November 18th, (one week off between 1st...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462134/

Discussion: Followup for Noninvasive High-Grade: Anyone chosen no more treatment?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

I am a 75 yr old female. I had burning when expelling BCG that was remedied...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1639060/

Discussion: BCG maintenance or periodic cystoscopy?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 12:29pm

I had 6 BCG instillations and was scoped 1 mo (NED) and then 3 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1631467/

Discussion: Question to those who took 6 BCG treatments: New tumors

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 7:16am

@mitsyginger Hello and thank you so much for your reply. It appears as though we had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1635326/

Discussion: Curious About Transition From BCG to GEM/DOCE

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 5:43pm

Thanks Debbie, the main problem was that the thoracic surgeon’s NP totally overset expections telling me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1638393/

Discussion: Having ileal conduit after radical cystectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 6:07pm

@roch Lourie, thank you for the reply. Not started treatments. Last Monday what was my diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1648773/

Discussion: Copies of all testing & written reports of all testing.

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you, may your battle with cancer be a successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006763/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Dear @ronniek , I did have the option but after a few months of not being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588644/

Discussion: Having ileal conduit after radical cystectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 7:52pm

@hummelb99 Hi, sorry reply has taken so long but I only just found your message. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1613600/

Discussion: BCG and UTIs: Anyone else get urinary tract infections?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 8:01pm

@nano2ndlate cancer is overwhelming. There is little time to research and learn as decisions must be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1589557/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with bladder cancer: Feeling overwhelmed

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 7:48am

@ronniek (I think this question is to me?) I did not have treatment prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1591063/

Discussion: Having ileal conduit after radical cystectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 7:21am

@notaquita I've been dealing with NMIBC with CIS (now aggressive pT1) since 2023, and the rheumatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1589072/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 12:00pm

I have received the results of the Valar Labs Vesta test, based on my pathology sample...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1594423/

Discussion: How many of you are getting the VLAR Labs Vesta test prior to BCG?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 1:19pm

Sadly it sounds all too familiar. I completely understand what you are going through and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1581958/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with bladder cancer: Feeling overwhelmed

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 24 10:02am

@lacks This is such promising news, I am happy for you. I am presently in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1592647/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with bladder cancer: Feeling overwhelmed

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 9:44am

@rafcer My stoma is about 2 inches below and to the right of my belly button....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1598113/

Discussion: Having ileal conduit after radical cystectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 6:03pm

@deidre77 It’s great that you are going for a second opinion! That takes strength! I look...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1626619/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 6:26am

Welcome to Connect @caflynnr1. I am sorry that I don't have a good solution for your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020659/

Discussion: BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024