Hi HudsonGrl
Glad to hear the good news about your friend.
I had my surgery at Princeton Hospital. The M-wash is not part of the protocol when a TURBT is performed, it is at the discretion of the physician (actual protocols are established by the WHO and are strictly followed worldwide exactly the same, I know this from my 6 year old daughter who received chemo for 1 1/2 years!). He does the M-wash (along with BCG) for more severe cases of BC. He felt that my condition was so superficial that it was best to avoid any possible side effects and to just take a "wait and see" approach. Personally I prefer to avoid any chemo like drug in me unless I absolutely need it, which he felt I did not.
With that being said, he did state that if it ever returns he would then do the M-wash during the TURBT.. lets hope that never has to happen.
Glad all is well with you and thanks for sharing information on this site, its always helpful to be informed as best as possible.
Carl