CIS Maintenance Treatment

Raider,

My URO did 6 BCG's then a rest of 6 weeks then another 6 and that was it! He studied under Dr. Lamm also. There are varied protocols. My situation might have as much to do with catching it early-size was .5 CM-about the size of a pencil eraser. Also, everytime there is an installation or cystoscope etc there are small but real risks of problems. Hence the 6 on 6 off then 6 more. It bothered me for a few months as so many have a different maintenance regimen but, you have to trust something or someone! I did quit any carbonated drinks that can irritate the urinary system (think of a dirty penny in coke after about 12 hours-it is clean). I quit any alcohol (I didn't drink much before)as it also is an irritant. I also include dark berries (pomegranate or blueberries) via drink or berry as they are high in anti oxidants. To top it off I scheduled my yearly scope off by 6 months so with my regular physical we do a cytology as another non invasive test. Who knows what maintenance is best? Let's trust you are done! Get back on the golf course!

Raider,

Nicke is correct that the other, less effective drugs, are not replacements for BCG in a maintenance regimine. You have the advantage of having had some BCG. Now the most important thing is to be scrupulous about getting to your urologist for the 3 months checkups and reporting any unusual symptoms ASAP. The odds are good that you will be fine!!

Sara Anne