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Is this surgeon connected with an Oncology center? Is he/she a general urologist or an oncology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386388/

Discussion: Is a chemo wash necessary before getting a biopsy

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2025

My husband was in a clinical trial for bladder cancer and was on Keytruda for 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054678/

Discussion: Stopping Keytruda after two years

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Thank you for responding. I have not heard of a bladder resection. I've had multiple TURBT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367875/

Discussion: Protocol for maintenance therapy with BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

Your words are extremely comforting, the anxiety is sometimes overwhelming. I am lucky, as you are,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274804/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

Hi everyone. I finished my 4th treatment BCG treatment today. So far except for today, all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447909/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

Hi. We were at MSK asking that question a few weeks ago. My husband already had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184860/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

The organism in the BCG is affected by some antibiotics, but not all in what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029749/

Discussion: BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Hi Colleen, Urologist appointment on Thursday at 11:30 am. Won't know the treatment regime until then....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842223/

Discussion: Post-nephroureterectomy for UTUC - now abnormal bladder cells

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

@colleenyoung I had my second cystoscopy last Thursday to take a muscle biopsy. It showed no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427978/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

Hello Joel @cparat100. When my husband had bladder infusions it was BCG and one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281860/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

I just completed my first BCG treatment yesterday and did not have any side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300519/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2025

I didn’t smoke but I might have a genetic component to this based on some family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757684/

Discussion: What were your symptoms of Bladder cancer? Scared I have it.

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

Yes, regarding Covid-19 containment, our government has been reactive not proactive. Although it is easier to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290941/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2021

Hi allen1947, Thanks for you feedback. Coincidentally, I've had some bleeding the last two days (BCG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327211/

Discussion: Blood in urine after BCG treatment: Is this normal?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

I was diagnosed in December 2024. /first cystoscopy 12-24-24…I have had 3 cystoscopes w/last one performed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318955/

Discussion: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

Hi Susan, Sincere thank you for the information on immune boosters. I have started taking a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844659/

Discussion: Post-nephroureterectomy for UTUC - now abnormal bladder cells

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

I just finished my 6th treatment as well and glads that’s over. In 4 weeks will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329256/

Discussion: Blood in urine after BCG treatment: Is this normal?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

I’ve completed 1 year of gem/doc treatments & now into 2nd year of monthly maintenance treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185795/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

My experience is similar. Six BCG which didn’t work. Then 6 weekly Gem/Doc which showed no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449789/

Discussion: Long-term side effects for Gem/Doce ttreatment for NMIBC?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2025

Good morning @lannak. I recently had my cystoscopy which came back clean. Got my next semi-annual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445988/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

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