Post TURBT and BCG for 3 weeks but feeling very tired - suddenly

5 years 10 months ago #55214 by waltersgrrrl
Great. that is really good to know!!! Thank you :). I didn't know they could last that long. But in fairness, this is all new to me. I really appreciate your input.

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5 years 10 months ago #55213 by sara.anne
I understood that.....but it could still be a side effect!!

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5 years 10 months ago #55212 by waltersgrrrl
Thank you! I finished my BCG treatments almost 3 weeks ago (I wrote that headline poorly). While having BCG I had the tiredness. Now, I am suddenly having a relapse of being tired with no treatment...

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5 years 10 months ago #55211 by sara.anne
Welcome to the Forum!!

You are right to discuss this with your doctor...that is the first place to go for answers. BUT I will tell you that fatigue is the most common side effect of BCG treatments. It does go away eventually,

Sara Anne

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5 years 10 months ago #55210 by waltersgrrrl
Hi,
Was dx'd in late Jan, surgery early Feb, finished 6 weeks of BCG mid-April. I was feeling great and now the last few days I have the "cancer tired" feeling. My tumor was T1 no metastasis - awaiting follow up cysto in about 2 weeks. Has anyone had this feeling of utter exhaustion post surgery and tx? I working full time and resumed my normal life, nothing crazy. So I am stumped. I have a call into the doctor but thought maybe some of you might have insight.
Thanks!

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