BCG alternative!!!

9 years 3 months ago #47991 by DougG

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That is great news! Doug cannot have BCG again. Glad to know another option is on the horizon!!!!

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9 years 3 months ago #47990 by sara.anne

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That is really interesting, Alan. Betcha it will be EXPENSIVE!

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9 years 3 months ago - 9 years 3 months ago #47989 by Alan

BCG alternative!!! was created by Alan

I finally have been able to find the results of a phase 3 clinical trial that offers an alternative to BCG. It is still in it's infancy but, it looks like a doctor at MD Anderson is also looking to add it to their protocols. So, those involved with the BCG shortage, relapses or failures should soon have another option.

finance.yahoo.com/news/telesta-therapeutics-announces-key-clinical-142900881.html

finance.yahoo.com/news/bioniche-life-sciences-inc-publish-120000053.html

DX 5/6/2008 TAG3 papillary tumor .5 CM in size. 2 TURBS followed by 6 instillations of BCG weekly with a second round of 6 after a 6 week wait.

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