Is this a BCG side effect?

Chuck,

If you have had multiple recurrences of high grade, it is NOT too early to get that 2nd opinion from a uro at a major bladder cancer center.

You may want to consider getting that follow up TURB at the bladder cancer center (bcc).

Doesn't mean you have to change where you get your BCG treatments if the bcc doc agrees with the treatment plan.

Mike

Thanks everyone for the advise. I'm a little premature on getting that 2nd opinion, but I wanted to be ready (if necessary) to make the request. I had my final BCG teatment this week. I think we are waiting either 6 or 9 weeks and then do another TURBT. Side effects were no worse this time than the first series. Hopefully the BCG worked this time. If not it will be the third reoccurence in six months. The last two were high grade (TaG3). I'm very much trying to keep a positive attitude, but you warriors know the helpless feeling while you wait. Again, thanks for your advice and suport.
Chuck

a top uro/surgeon well respected in the field of urology is
Dr. Mark Soloway in Miami..
urology.med.miami.edu/x14.xml?id=35277
Pat

I am sure JH is the place to go, but if you want a second opinion near home, I go to Moffitt. Right now my Uro is Dr Wade Sexton. I do like him, but I have gone to several doctors for second opinions during my journey through BC.

Nix

I am being followed at Johns Hopkins by Dr. Schoenberg who I like alot. JHU was the #1 Urology hospital last year. He is the head of Urology/Oncology. He also does a lot or research in the lab besides cystoscopy and RC's.

Joey