Thank you for your reply George.
It's chemo, and I understand 'tired and run down' is relative, but I thought I'd seek info about experiences from patients rather than just from the docs.
I'm not even sure I can join the BCG club yet. I need to talk to the pulmonary folks too. I deal with the VA. My experience has been that they have to be pushed hard to take a wholistic approach. Getting 2 different clinics to talk and coordinate, within a reasonable timeframe, is a great feat in itself.
With my COPD as advanced as it is, invasive surgery is not a viable option.
In terms of chemo - I can't handle any more tired and run down. It's all I can do to get up and stay on my feet for a few minutes at a time now. At this point, the only thing that gets me out of the chair is a 90 lb. Rott-n-Lab named Lucy. Tending to her is what keeps me going. The 2 walks each day keep getting shorter but we both need them. I may gasp the entire time but I push myself and do it for her. The rest of her exercise now comes from chasing me on a golf cart.
I'm willing to try BCG but if it knocks me off my feet, it's not an option. This dog is my will and strength. When I reach the point I have to give her up because I can't properly care for her, I'm done.
Thanx for hearing me out.