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Hi @buena, Dave. Welcome. I encourage you to join one of the BCG-related discussions here: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261490/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 9:30pm

@blazermaniac, I'd like to add my welcome. Using the group search function, I found this discussions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164248/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Rory, click this link to get more insights as you prepare for your first treatment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181882/

Discussion: Is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) worth the time spent on it?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

BCG is in short supply so is being reserved for higher grade cancer. I had HT1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203569/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 9:02am

Hi. Yes. I have high grade ta0. Not cou ting initial scrape..bcg failure..I have had 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250840/

Discussion: Anyone had gemcitabine and docetaxel for Bladder Cancer?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:01am

Unfortunately, UTI's are expected as a side effect of BCG. If you do not show blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029630/

Discussion: BCG Treatments - Bacteria in my urine

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Hi there, We were told by MSK that they didn’t have BCG back in November. Our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192431/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

So sorry to hear you have bladder cancer @babz0518. My husband was diagnosed with a highly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250463/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 3:38pm

Colleen , Cysto. delayed to mid-December . will know more then, Doc. said if no improvement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182630/

Discussion: Anyone been on Keytruda immunotherapy and switched treatments?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

@roryc, interesting question. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment is a very effective treatment for some types (i.e.,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177514/

Discussion: Is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) worth the time spent on it?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

I'm going to bring @texascitylady @sue225 @glgraham @judith4 @texascitylady into this discussion to share their experiences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751492/

Discussion: What activities can I do after Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

I've had my 2nd TURBT. HGT1. Will be discussing BCG treatment. Can you tell us about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089074/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Ive had 6 wks bcg then 2 rounds of 3 wks bcg. I dealt with fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107673/

Discussion: BCG Side Effects: What's your experience?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

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: 6 days ago

What's bcg stand for?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165689/

Discussion: Anyone have treatment of BCG with Keytruda?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

I've also read that if the tumor recurs anytime after BCG treatments, they start the BCG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143850/

Discussion: Anyone have treatment of BCG with Keytruda?

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

Has anyone had dark and cloudy urine, strange smelling urine after BCG treatments..?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252852/

Discussion: Side effects after BCG treatments

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 7:51pm

Hi @quirina, how did your first BCG treatment go? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261999/

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 1:31pm

My husband did not have shrinkage of his bladder after BCG. He is into his 3rd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719112/

Discussion: Bladder shrunk to 25% capacity after after BCG treatment

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

Hi @johnfromca, good question. As you may already know, both gemcitabine and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111841/

Discussion: Which treatment for bladder cancer? gemcitabine vs BCG

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024