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@quahog I'm about on the same schedule as you are. Agree that with each BCG treatment...

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Discussion: Protocol for maintenance therapy with BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 2 3:13pm

Thank you for explaining. This is my 3rd tumor removal. One was low grade and nothing...

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

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Posted: Dec 5, 2024

@openloc1949, you're quite right that people often choose a medical career because they want to cure...

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Discussion: When BCG doesn't work, what are the treatment options?

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Posted: 1 day ago

I can assure you that with the BCG shortage, they would not waste any of the...

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Yes!! I tried oxybutinen and it did not work for me. My bladder could not handle...

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Discussion: Anyone have trouble holding chemo in bladder for the hour?

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Posted: Aug 17 12:24pm

63 year old female, initial diagnosis was low grade non-invasive. 2nd opinion at Mayo HGT1. I'm...

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Discussion: Anybody get their diagnosis graded by way of a bladder wash?

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Posted: Sep 4, 2024

For those diagnosed with NMIBC, I recommend you ask urologist about options such as Adstiladrin or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285115/

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

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Posted: Apr 19 6:07am

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

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Discussion: Bladder cancer surgery

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Posted: Jun 25 7:35pm

Did you get BCG maintenance treatments or only induction (1st 6 weeks)?

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Discussion: Anyone have treatment of BCG with Keytruda?

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Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Hematuria led to dx of high-grade ca; have had 2 TURBTs. Interested in anyone near my...

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

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Posted: 2 days ago

Hi, @parus - sounds like you have some challenging decisions to make about whether you will...

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

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Posted: Aug 7, 2019

Have had 2 scraping outs 2 cystoscopy and both BCG and gem/cit chemo for 6 weeks...

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Discussion: Which treatment path to choose? Wait & monitor vs chemo or BCG?

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Posted: Jan 15 4:37pm

Amu45sin here. Started BCG treatments 3 weeks after surgery. Hugz to you.

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

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Posted: Apr 24 5:00pm

This is almost the same as the prescription strength (prescribed to my husband) and it’s over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373512/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 12:24pm

BCG success rate is around 70%. DOCE/GEM is an alternative. There are also other trials. Plus...

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Discussion: What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

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Posted: Aug 13 3:54am

@mediumride, how are you doing? Have you started the next 3 maintenance BCG treatments?

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Discussion: My Bladder Cancer Story

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Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Thank you for your response. Unfortunately I got the UTI from the tech inserting the catheter...

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

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Posted: Jul 27, 2024

Tom26 What treatment did you get 7 years ago. BCG? Thanks Fran

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

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Posted: Apr 25 1:40pm

I was asked if I was finished the BCG treatments. Yes about about 6 weeks ago

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Discussion: How did you deal with overactive bladder and BCG treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

Today is my sixth BCG treatment in Madison. I’m holding and turning for my two hours....

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

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