Bladder Cancer: Discussions | Page 4

BCG should start about 3 weeks after surgery. Best to you!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335238/

Discussion: Bladder cancer surgery

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 7:35pm

The theory is that the BCG treatments are to prevent additional tumor formation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274018/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 10:16am

Welcome, @grannykaka. I moved your question to the Bladder Cancer support group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/bladder-cancer/ In the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319317/

Discussion: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 10:31am

When my Bladder Cancer was discovered in early 2018, I received the BCG treatment as others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271518/

Discussion: BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2019

My husband also had high grade UTC but muscle invasive and did BCG after surgery. Unfortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267082/

Discussion: After 6 BCG treatments, biopsy is good: What is chance of recurrence?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 8:43am

Hey @jessie1488, so sorry to hear about your Dad's bladder cancer. The good news is of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386278/

Discussion: Is a chemo wash necessary before getting a biopsy

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 4 7:00am

Congratulations on no recurrences. Hopefully the BCG treatments will eliminate mine.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161731/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Having the full BCG vial ... in contrast to 1/2 or even 1/3 of it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052585/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

I can not Do BCG because of my transplant.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623050/

Discussion: Any transplant recipients get chemo for bladder cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2021

I also received two cycles of BCG treatments that proved to be ineffective. Thankfully, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271519/

Discussion: BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2019

I agree with your analysis of BCG treatments. Thanks for the clarification!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271523/

Discussion: BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2019

How did your January visit go? My husband had spots during cystoscopy and scheduled for another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813890/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

@fmfran, when do you start BCG therapy? @buena, I believe you started BCG yesterday if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272119/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 9:06pm

I had very little reaction to the BCG except after the fifth treatment and that lasted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812910/

Discussion: Side effects after BCG treatments

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

I'm sorry to hear your BCG failed. Sending healing thoughts for 3/21.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815872/

Discussion: Side effects after BCG treatments

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

All clear, but no BCG- just the three month follow up.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893040/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I am starting my first bcg in Monday. How did the first 6 go?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360965/

Discussion: Protocol for maintenance therapy with BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 5:30pm

I had to do 3 years of BCG maintenance for my high grade bladder cancer.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355131/

Discussion: Protocol for maintenance therapy with BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 7:42am

Hi Martin, @predictable, thanks for sharing your good results of the BCG treatment with @parus. @parus,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271517/

Discussion: BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2019

Hi @sue225, i can imagine that you're worried about the cumulative effects of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271533/

Discussion: BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2021