CIS Progression Timeframe

Mike

I was in your shoes almost 8 years ago with the only difference was I had a papillary vs CIS tumor. Concern about the future abounded. Obviously I have moved on as I was fortunate to not have to have a cystectomy. I learned to control only what I could and eventually let will be, be. Easy for me to say now. First, let's trust the BCG works. In the majority of cases it does-so that is working for you. I have read many abstracts trying to learn stats and came to the conclusion that while they are helpful, they are just stats because EVERYONE is an individual and each case is different. From the compendum of what I have read on non invasive, one should't wait more than 2-3 months if BCG doesn't work. I also have read interfuron added is sometimes helpful if the first course doesn't work. So, you do have some time. Let's trust it works- live one day at a time. At the risk of confusion, I am linking one abstract that says get it done within a year. Take all of these with a grain of salt! www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/109408.php