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BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) side effects
Had my fourth BCG treatment five days ago and have had side effects for the first time. Cough, congestion and lightheaded and achy. It has...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: May 5 9:23am
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BCG vaccine and non invasive papillary cancer
I had a 3 cm papillary non invasive cancer removed by turbt. Dr wants to start me on BCG. Is this the best treatment??
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Nov 3, 2023
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BCG Side Effects: What's your experience?
Had BCG treatments just over a month ago and had a few side effects I wanted to let others know about. Posted before about extreme...
Support Group: Bladder Cancer
Last active: Nov 29, 2024
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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 10:11pm
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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
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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: Jul 29 4:37pm
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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
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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
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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: Apr 24 5:00pm