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Is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) worth the time spent on it?
Was just diagnosed. is bcg treatment worth the time spent on it!
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Nov 29, 2024
My journey with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment
I’m a 77 year old female. I just started the first of six BCG treatments for T1 high grade bladder cancer. I was so worried...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2025
Gemzar vs BCG: How is it decided which you get?
Does anyone know why some drs use BCG and others use Gemzar? I have non invasive BC, intermediate riskThank you
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Mar 13 6:22pm
Do you have increasing incontinence following BCG treatments?
Do most members experience increasing incontinence following their BCG treatments? Yesterday I had my 4th round and today, I have already experienced two incontinence episodes....
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Mar 10 8:26pm
When BCG doesn't work, what are the treatment options?
Does anyone know whether there is a better alternative to BCG? My dad is having difficulties with his BCG treatment.
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2025
BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share?
Has anyone undergone this treatment?? Trying to find out what others have experienced with this treatment. Seems what I have read the outcome doesn't sound...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Feb 8, 2021
BCG Shortage since 2019 may be resolved soon
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), a leading immunotherapy company, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized an expanded access program (EAP) that...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: May 25, 2025
How long from surgery to start of BCG treatments?
I had the 2 cystos and both came up with cancer in the bladder. Doctor said next step for me was BCG treatment. 6 treatments...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jan 25 1:34pm
Anyone treated with Adstiladrin for BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer?
Does anyone have experience with adstiladrin for treatment of BCG refractive NMIBC?
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jun 28, 2025
Which treatment for bladder cancer? gemcitabine vs BCG
Is there any difference between gemcitabine and BCG in the treatment of bladder cancer. I have had the procedure that removed the cancer and am...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jul 25, 2024
Anyone have pain after BCG Treatments, especially with urination?
I’m receiving BCG treatment for a bladder cancer. I’m on my fourth week. Has anyone had pain after the treatment I have and it’s severe...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jan 8 5:51am
Bladder shrunk to 25% capacity after after BCG treatment
Bladder contracture after BCG Immunotherapy. After ten months my bladder is at 25% capacity. Capacity testing indicates 100ml to 125ml maximum capacity. My urologist nor...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jun 18, 2025
What treatments seem best for spasms after last BCG treatments?
I have had the initial BCG treatments (6) followed by a cycle of three and three more before being cleared of no cancer in the...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jan 18 12:31am
BCG and UTIs: Anyone else get urinary tract infections?
I had one BGG treatment and have been unable to continue because of persistent UTIs. It's one antibiotic after another and none help. Anyone else...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jan 9 11:44am
How did you deal with overactive bladder and BCG treatments?
I had a aggressive tiny tumor in my bladder 17 years ago. I was treated at an office close by. I went through treatments without...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jan 1, 2025
Did anyone stop BCG treatments after severe spasms and urination?
My 6 weeks of BCG were not problematic. But the third week of maintenance was sheer hell—-extreme pain from bladder spasms every ten minutes followed...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Jan 18 5:37pm
What side effects did you have BCG bladder cancer treatment?
Has anyone received BCG bladder treatment, what were your side effects
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: 1 day ago
BCG treatment done, but cystoscopy found new tumor: What next?
Hello all! After the first 6-week session of BCG treatment, I had a cystoscopy, and new tumors were found. I now have to undergo another...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Nov 19, 2025
After 6 BCG treatments, biopsy is good: What is chance of recurrence?
Have papillarry uothelial carcinoma , high grade, had 6 treatmentsof BCG over 6 weeks, two month later had biopsy, result looks "good", chance of cancer...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Mar 28, 2025