BCG TreatmentStarting BCG for stage 1 and want details...what happens when I'm home? How will I feel, physically? Dr. Said Id have UTI symptoms, but have others experienced more than that?...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Do you have a neobladder or pouch?Has anyone had a neobladder, inside pouch or outside pouch? If so, are you pleased with the decision you made? How did you decide which one and what was recovery...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
UCSF urologist recommendationLooking for a urologist at UCSF for a friend newly diagnosed. Any recommendations?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare Team
Diagnosed with bladder cancer 3 months agoDoctor wants to start chemo so what can I expect?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Immune booster natural therapyAs soon as I was diagnosed with bladder cancer, I visited our naturopath, who is highly respected in her field. She recommended that I take a mushroom complex supplement, also...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Has anyone been treated with Gemcitabine after BCG failures?I went through full BCG protocol but my CIS returned. Looking at Gemcitabine and wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this treatment and what might be the side...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What side effects have you experienced with your Gemcitabine badder procedure?I will begin next week, six weeks of chemo bladder wash using Gemcitabine. Have any of you had this procedure and what side effects did you experience besides what the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Where was your cystoscopy done?Is a cystoscopy done in the office or in a hospital?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone taken the diabetes drug "Actos"?I for one took this drug. Great for diabetes but it can/could lead to bladder cancer. Mentioned it to my urologist and he did not know about it. Have not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Did you feel nauseous after bladder removal surgery?Anyone have to stay in the hospital for awhile after bladder removal for nausea?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies