BCG Side Effects - Week 2So treatment day is Wed for me. Wed night was pretty rough with straight up burning in my urethra! Thursday I was exhausted and bladder was sore. Friday I was...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSide Effects
From our inbox: What is the status of the BCG shortage?Any information regarding risk if treatment is delayed due to the shortage?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Finally a Diagnosis after 1 Year of SymptomsAfter a year I finally got a diagnosis, albeit not one I really wanted to hear. Bladder cancer. The first urologist I had really gave me the run around with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone have stage 4 invasive urothelial carcinoma?My dad was diagnosed 20 days ago with stage 4 invasive urothelial carcinoma. We were told there is no treatment for it. Anyone have any experience with this type of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pros and cons of each bladder removal option?My bladder is being removed and I was given 3 options of how I will urinate; bag on the outside, pouch on the inside with a single direction stoma which...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
BCG Side EffectsI had my 12th treatment of BCG last October. I immediately had severe pain and trouble with frequent urination. Six months later and a two week dose of Isoniazid I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Treatment ExperiencesA bladder cancer diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind of information, including the doctor's advice for treatment. It can be difficult to know what to expect from the treatment you...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
What was your BCG treatment experience?From our inbox: Can anyone tell me about their BCG treatment? I'll be having BCG in a few weeks and I am scared....Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
What kinds of articles would you like to see more of on BladderCancer.net?At BladderCancer.net, we aim to publish articles and stories that are relevant, informative and relatable to those living with or caring for someone with bladder cancer. What are you curious...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Fireside Chat: Advanced DirectivesFor some, starting conversations regarding end of life care can be very difficult. When is the right time to start that conversation? Who do we start the conversation with? What...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesEnd-of-Life Care