Is it normal or OK to wait six weeks before BCG therapiesI had originally thought I had a kidney stone. Only slight blood in urine for a few weeks. GP suggested ultrasound and found 2cm urothelial tumor. I had my surgery...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Had 3 immunotherapy treatments instead of 6Tumor was removed in December but first biopsy was inconclusive as to whether it went into the muscle wall of the bladder. Second surgey took a deeper sample of muscle...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Started my BCG Journey todayStarted my BCG Treatment Journey today, 1/24/2023. We'll see how the process goes as I move thru this 3 year process. So far it's better than the alternative....Reactions 0 reactions Comments38 repliesTreatment
BCG: Don't believe everything you read on-line.I just completed 6 weeks of BCG. When I started, I was petrified. Not just because I had cancer, but because of the side effects I read about. I'd just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
FeaturedHow long do painful bladder spasms last after chemo/radiation therapyI completed my bladder sparing treatment (turbt/chemo/radiation) for T2 muscle invasive, 10 days ago and my excruciating pain from hourly bladder spasms, day and night is unbearable and wearing me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
What treatment should i opt for.Type 2b bladder cancer, non aggressive, I had TURBT operation to remove growth, I don't know if i should do Chemo with Radiotherapy or have a cystectomy. My urologist suggests...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNeobladderTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
BCG for Bladder cancerHi all. I am in Equatorial Guinea. I have been diagnosed with CIS by my urologist in South Africa. I can return to SA for treatment but the treatment is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisCystosopy & Screening
Bcg treatment and tb vaccine Hi there! My father was recently diagnosed with ta high grade bladder cancer. The tumor was removed and he set to begin bcg washes weekly for 6 weeks and then...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Diagnosed as high risk bladder cancer I have been diagnosed with high risk bladder cancer the recommended treatment is BCG But I’ve been told that because of the vaccine shortage only two patients can be treated...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
ImmunotherapyHas anyone used Opdivo for squamous cell bladder cancer and do you feel the cost is worth it? I have my bladder and prostate removed and was diagnosed with T3a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment