BCG side effects impact on successI recently had my third BCG installation for high grade NMIBC, following two turbts (tumors removed in first, no residual cancer in...reactions5repliesSide Effects
cystoscope totals?T1 High grade 5 + years 3 x TURBT with BCG failed BCG 2 year mark + went on Gemzar.Been over 5...reactions12repliesCystosopy & Screening
2nd TURBTThe only problem I had pre my first TURBT was painless bleeding. This time I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics specific for...reactions1reply
anyone held intervescial chemo fo more then 1 hourI have had BCG and now Gemzar chemo, I have never been able to hold it in for more then 1 hour...reactions24repliesSide Effects
Anyone choose to get neobladder?I met with my oncology urologist today and he surprised me by asking if I'd considered a neobladder instead of an external...reactions15repliesNeobladder
Worried Hi I am 34 year old female, I am worried I have bladder cancer but I’m not sure what to ask the...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions4repliesSide 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...reactions2repliesCystosopy & ScreeningNED/Remission
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...reactions5replies