BCG availability

4 years 11 months ago - 4 years 11 months ago #57435 by RJake1
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Unfortunately I was told by my Dr office that all their BCG is spoken for and will be used for patients in the midst of their treatment program. There are four of us waiting to start a regimen of BCG but there is none. They are hopeful of getting some within the next couple of weeks. Until then its just sit, wait, hope, and pray (and drink 64 oz water/day). Not sure what else to do. Its a very uncomfortable position to be in.

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4 years 11 months ago #57425 by sara.anne
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I posted a rather long-ish reply to your previous post!!!

Sara Anne

Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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4 years 11 months ago #57422 by MemaSmall
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Hubby’s treatment will stop on Tuesday after notification today that they will only be doing 15 treatments because of the shortage. Signed up for this board to figure out what is next.

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4 years 11 months ago #57386 by dieseldoc
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My doctor told me the same thing. We were going to try BCG again on me!

T1,NO,MO battling bladder cancer since 2005

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4 years 11 months ago #57370 by RJake1
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I heard its starting to become available in tHe USA.

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4 years 11 months ago #57369 by Mistersac
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I just read that there is a shortage of BCG. I have been clean for 2 1/2 years, and go on May 1st for my 6 month cysto. I have no bleeding or visible symptoms so I am optimistic about the check up, but I am a little spooked about this BCG news. What is everyone hearing about this?

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