Two Rounds of BCG, on to Chemo

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   anitac Member

   <p>Hi Ruthie, <br> I share your frustration with BCG. <br> <br> I have had 2 surgeries and 2 rounds of BCG. My last round was a maintenance treatment of 3 weeks. My symptoms were so severe that it took me a full 3 weeks after the last dose to feel like I am making a turn for the better. <br> <br> My doctor is asking me to come in for a scope and discuss my options going forward that may not include BCG. So I was able to move up my scope 10 days earlier to November 6th. <br> <br> I am 58 with a lot of life ahead of me and removal of the bladder has to be on the table, especially if I have a recurrence. <br> <br> I pray that the chemo will give you the results you need to keep going tumor free!</p>

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      ruthie Member

      <p>Ty so much. Tomorrow will be my 6th treatment of chemo at MD Anderson hostel in Jacksonville. Next is biopsy to see if chemo worked.. I am so hopeful but scared.</p>

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   coleen59 Member

   <p>Today, my husband had a cystoscope and the doctor said he has bladder cancer and scheduled him for Transurtheral resection of three tumors next Thursday. Is this when we find out the stage?</p>

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      not found

      <p>Hi I had my first TURBT about six weeks ago , got the results about two weeks after the operation . Had a large tumour Consultant said he is 80-90% happy they got it all . Just waiting for a second TURBT routine check then onto BCG treatment. Stay as positive as you can keep smiling life does go on and gets better </p>

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   bobm Member

   <p>Ruthie. I hope your seeing better results. If not, I recommend that you consult with a medical oncologist if you haven’t already. Best of luck.</p>

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