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7 years 1 month ago #52898 by Jfoutz

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My cancer came back after BCG, so I had a TURBT to remove new growths. The doctor is starting the BCG again and I'm hoping it will do the job this time and I can continue with the BCG maintenance. I think everyone is different so hopefully your results will be clear and stay that way.
Good Luck!

Hematuria 4/2016
TURBT 5/2016
BCGx6 7/2016
Reoccurrence & TURBT 2/2017
BCGx6 4/2017
BCGx3 7/2017
TURBT 10/2017
Gemcitabine X6 12/2017
Cytology negative 4/2018
Cytology negative 8/2018

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7 years 1 month ago #52896 by Mistersac

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If the cancer is still there do they redo the BIG, and if so does a second series generally eradicate it?

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7 years 1 month ago #52895 by sara.anne

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Four to six weeks is usual The uro wants to be sure that the bladder has completely healed after the workout that the BCG gave it. Usually it is just cystoscopy, not a biopsy unless it looks as if the cancer is still there.

We will hope for really good news!

Sara Anne

Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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7 years 1 month ago #52894 by Mistersac

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To determine the results of a 6 week BCG protocol for non invasive CIS is it normal to have to wait 6 weeks before checking, and does it require both a cystoscopy and a biopsy to determine whether I am clear?

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