BCG shortageI recently had a TURBT resection of a non invasive, but high grade papillary urothelial carcinoma (complicated by a bladder wall perforation). I was told in followup today that although...Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesTreatment
Bladder Spasms Post BCGHi, I am writing on behalf of my father (doesn't use a computer.) He was diagnosed with Stage pT1 NMIBC in March of 2020. He had a TURB-T followed by...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
immunotherapyhas anyone had immunotherapy while weak? did they give steroids after treatment?? what side effects did anyone have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
Mitomycin intravesical treatmentsI was diagnosed with nmibc in 2016. Besides numerous Turbts, I have had BGC 2 series of 6, gemcitabine 2 series of 6 and 1 maintenance series 10 monthly of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessTreatmentTips & AdviceSymptoms
BCG for Ta Early Stage BC50ml will be inserted into the bladder via a Suprapubic Catheter Is it painful (ie the actual solution in the bladder )? I have 6 induction weeks booked. Anyone experienced...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingTreatment
Extreme Side Effects of BCG TreatmentDiagnosed with bladder cancer; BCG treatment recommended (6 treatments). Did beautifully with Treatments 1, 2, and 3. Treatment 4 brought a little nausea/throwing up and diarrhea, but only a couple...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Immunotherapy for Stage 4 Bladder Cancer - Seeking Pals for my Journey with This TreatmentI was diagnosed with "transitional cell carcinoma" (bladder cancer) in early 2019. It was in my kidney, and the right kidney had to be removed, along with the bladder cuff...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceDiagnosis
FeaturedHow to get second opinionI was diagnosed with High Grade non-invasive bladder cancer in December 2020. It was only on the inner wall, and has not impacted the muscle. I had sent my report...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSecond OpinionCystosopy & ScreeningTreatment
Metabolic TherapyHello all, I recently had my first TURBT + Mitomycin Wash and want to do everything I can to prevent recurrence. I'm wondering if anyone out there has any experience...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
What to expect from BCG treatment?I had a diagnosis of high grade non invasive tumor on July 30 and moved quickly to set up treatment using BCG immunotherapy beginning late August. But I've been left...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesTreatment