Article Comparing BCG and GemcitabineIn one of the articles on this site it says: “According to the American Urological Association, people with low-risk NMIBC should not receive BCG. Gemcitabine may be given as a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Side Effects of Intravesical ChemotherapyHave you experienced any unusual symptoms during intravesical chemotherapy (ex., skin, mouth, or stomach issues, etc.)? Have you felt fatigue, loss of appetite, or other uncommon side effect?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
When Post Treatment Screening EndsIn November 21, I had my 4th and penultimate annual CT Scan. The results were all clear with continued NED (No Evidence of Disease). I was of course apprehensive waiting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNED/RemissionCystosopy & Screening
Too Many Cystoscopes?I was diagnosed with non-invasive low grade bladder cancer in 2013. (one polyp) For the first two years after had cystoscopies 4X/year. , then 2 years at 2x/year for an...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
BCG questionI am being treated with BCG for my NMIBC Ta-T1, an approach I tried to learn about from my surgeon and through my own research. Two different nurses have done...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatment
My wafer leaksI am lucky to get three days from a put on. I heat the wafer before putting it on. What a mess. Any help would be appreciated. I empty the...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCoping
Another year another scope. Lucky? I guess.Just had my 7th annual pee pee scope yesterday. Always amazed what they can do to make you feel more humilated. I have two primary cancers, bladder and prostate. Can't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTreatment
Bladder CancerAnyone from Tampa area of Florida? Seeking a second opinion, and if you found a good doctor who is it. Thank You...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSecond Opinion
Artificial Bladder ie NeobladderDoes anyone here have experience with the Neobladder? My Husband's sister has an ileostomy due to bladder cancer. We are looking at a neobladder. Rob isn't a "computer" guy but...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNeobladder
GCB mixed with Gemcitabine at the same dayHi, just wondering if anyone has had a combination of GCB & Gemcitabine used at the same time?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwareness