Had 3 immunotherapy treatments instead of 6Tumor was removed in December but first biopsy was inconclusive as to whether it went into the muscle wall of the bladder. Second surgey took a deeper sample of muscle...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Started my BCG Journey todayStarted my BCG Treatment Journey today, 1/24/2023. We'll see how the process goes as I move thru this 3 year process. So far it's better than the alternative....Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesTreatment
BCG: Don't believe everything you read on-line.I just completed 6 weeks of BCG. When I started, I was petrified. Not just because I had cancer, but because of the side effects I read about. I'd just...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
How long do painful bladder spasms last after chemo/radiation therapyI completed my bladder sparing treatment (turbt/chemo/radiation) for T2 muscle invasive, 10 days ago and my excruciating pain from hourly bladder spasms, day and night is unbearable and wearing me...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
What treatment should i opt for.Type 2b bladder cancer, non aggressive, I had TURBT operation to remove growth, I don't know if i should do Chemo with Radiotherapy or have a cystectomy. My urologist suggests...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNeobladderTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
BCG for Bladder cancerHi all. I am in Equatorial Guinea. I have been diagnosed with CIS by my urologist in South Africa. I can return to SA for treatment but the treatment is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisCystosopy & Screening
Bcg treatment and tb vaccine Hi there! My father was recently diagnosed with ta high grade bladder cancer. The tumor was removed and he set to begin bcg washes weekly for 6 weeks and then...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Diagnosed as high risk bladder cancer I have been diagnosed with high risk bladder cancer the recommended treatment is BCG But I’ve been told that because of the vaccine shortage only two patients can be treated...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
ImmunotherapyHas anyone used Opdivo for squamous cell bladder cancer and do you feel the cost is worth it? I have my bladder and prostate removed and was diagnosed with T3a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Just had second bladder procedure to remove 4 more tumors and have BCG question I’m so fortunate that the five tumors I have had removed were not in the wall. After my last procedure I also received a BCG treatment. Days two thru four...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsTreatment