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@deb2024, was this your first treatment method, or did this follow BCG? I’m also high grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375430/

Discussion: Anyone had gemcitabine and docetaxel for Bladder Cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

I was diagnosed with low grade, NMIBC in 12-23, had TURBT, Mitomycin and the six BCG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320237/

Discussion: Curious about experiences/results from Adstiladrin treatments

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

I finished my BCG 4 weeks ago. Had the followup with my urologist 10 days ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317187/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

My urologist did the cystoscopy and took out 1 2.5cm tumor and 2 smaller ones. Pathology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268924/

Discussion: What were your symptoms before getting diagnosed with bladder cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

I have had 30 installations of BCG, 12 Mitomycin and somewhere around 18 Gemcitabine, I live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009207/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer invading the wall - there is a name for that;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984062/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with bladder cancer: I feel so alone

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Hi sepdvm Thank you for your wonderful and knowledgeable comments,I learned a lot from you. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255368/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

@rjlpool502 You are correct to question your doctor's recommendation as to why he feels it might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126599/

Discussion: Anyone treated with Adstiladrin for BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

I did the full gem/doce regimen as first tx option. Horrible bladder spasms during induction but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378060/

Discussion: Anyone had gemcitabine and docetaxel for Bladder Cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Perhaps I was the one. I had a loop recorder installed 6/5. The Eliquis blood thinner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332701/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

Hello @buckbottoms. My husband was on BCG and did not have continued bleeding like that. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404290/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

After 1st surgery (11/24), then had 6 BCG treatments. It was not successful. Tumor returned. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396568/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

I have had several rounds of BCG. It left me pretty tired, but I could deal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393224/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2025

Hi @tgsmith and welcome. I'm sorry you're having such pain urinating after BCG #4. It can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294772/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

I understand you’re a dilemma. I’ve had the same problem now for nine months. And prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201756/

Discussion: Is there a link between bladder cancer and over-active bladder?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2025

Had my right kidney removed only to find out i also have bladder cancer. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293638/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

I am also HGT1 - I don't want to jinx myself but my BCG treatments have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089108/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Congratulations, that’s well done. You may start to feel things as you journey through the 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771401/

Discussion: My journey with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

@gkarsin I've done 3 of my 6 BCG installations thus far. Number 4 is scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428333/

Discussion: BCG treatment starts a week from today

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

I am very lucky. It all started with weeks of cranberry colored urine and a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241841/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

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