I hate to always be a negative nancy...BUT...

There are no guarantees, but BCG has an excellent track record. Since the only real alternative when it fails is radical cystectomy, it makes sense to give it a try. That being said, after my second recurrence of CIS, we tried BCG + Interferon which was immediately followed by recurrence of high grade tumors. I opted for the radical cystectomy and I don't miss my bladder 1 bit.

Good Luck today Gina hugs and prayers sending your way!

Regards,

Anne

Gina , Mike would be the first one on here saying your concerns and feelings are most certainly important . Who said you have to be strong all the time for your family. I can understand that for your kids , but for the rest of those around you why don't you have a day once in awhile that is a "lift up Gina day.
Tell them they get to be strong for you on that day !

Sometimes we need to bring our minds back under our control. We really do have a choice , do we want to feed the monster of despair and hopelessness, ( it will get bigger !) or do we want to feed the monster of laughter and sunlight in our lives ? I know that if I don't take control of my thoughts they can get pretty low. I try to be around people that laugh a lot and see hope in living .
My husband wakes up and says " Let the adventure begin " And really sometimes I'd like to slug him ! lol. But his attitude is catching, it puts a smile on my face. He also has been thru cancer and chemo, it is just he chooses life and laughter. rather than despair.
I hope when the monster is getting to big for you that you can let the sunlight back in to beat it back. Have faith life really is good. Rocky

I have kept a positive attitude for my family and friends...although deep in my mind I have many unanswered questions which lead to my negative thoughts...Sorry to vent here...perhaps I don't belong! After reading "Mike's" post my concerns are nothing...in fact, I should be happy with my progress thus far...for me, cancer has brought a lonliness like I've never experienced before...the need to 'keep strong' for my husband and children doesn't allow me the luxury of actually facing my negative feelings...if only for a minute. sigh...This site is awesome and so are you!