Gemcitabine vs BCGCan someone tell me why some doctors use Gemcitabine and some use the BCG. I am taking the Gemcitabine, but I notice...reactions3repliesTreatment
Is palliative care the only option? How does that work?My dad has multiple comorbidities and a significant cardiac history so far. We're told he's not a candidate for bladder removal. He...reactions8replies
FeaturedBCG & Covid-19 VaccineI see some of the discussion on BCG side effects are almost 2 years old. I am starting my first BCG treatment...reactions25repliesTreatment
First BCGThree months to the day from seeing the doc because of blood in the urine (and 2 TURBTs later), had my first...reactions17repliesTreatment
Self-CareWhether you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer recently, long ago, are in treatment, out of treatment, or a caregiver, self-care can...reactions4repliesCoping
Immunotherapy or chemoHi everyone, I’m looking for some advice/input. My mom was just diagnosed with stage 2 muscle invasive bladder cancer. She had stage...reactions1replyTips & Advice
SurgeryAfter TURBT three times, first time was stage 0 but malignant. Second and third were described as inflamation, benign. So how do...reactions5repliesSurgery
Remembering Curtis GarbettWe are incredibly saddened to share that BladderCancer.net team member Curtis Garbett passed away on February 27, 2021. Curtis had been living...reactions2replies
Frequent urgency to urinate after TURBTHi everyone, Almost 2 weeks ago I had TURBT. I feel fine except constant urgent to urinate. I'm taking antibiotics, painkillers, Lactobacillus...reactions1replyTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms