I have been treated for several years for CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). Recently I was diagnosed with high grade bladder cancer, with the tumor going up into one of the ureters, but not into the muscle. Treatment for this would be BCG, however, due to my hip joint replacement of 8 weeks ago, the Urologist tells me the BCG could cause bone sepsis, thus will not do this treatment. Plan is to do the cystogram under general anesthesia every 3 months.
Anyone else have issues with bladder cancer, joint replacements and concerns of complications of BCG?
Thanks
Bill
