In my last 12 month update post, I 'veered' off topic to mention my new non-BC diagnosis, Myelofibrosis. Relentless snooping to better understand this condition has found some perplexing information regarding treatment for both BC and MF. I have 2 more BCG's to complete the maintenance treatment. I just started medication for MF (Jakafi). MF (or the med), can develop low white blood counts, an 'immune deficiency'.
Patients with low immunity are advised to avoid injections of 'live virus'. Some are even advised not to be around other people that have had them. In the confusion, up pops BCG, as being "questionable" for people with low immunity.
Both MF doctors, and the Urologist, are informed of both conditions and current treatments. Neither has expressed any concern of one affecting the other. BC itself seems to have no association/connection to MF. I will present my curious questions to them again. Has anyone else ever experienced a situation of 'low immunity' in regards to BCG treatment?
MF also alters red blood counts, high or low. Mine is low. One of the cautionary side effects of BCG is to notify your doctor if red counts start to drop. Why, and has anyone experienced this kind of condition? Thanks for listening to my confusing questions.