High Grade - non invasive - BCG

Dennis,

Welcome. While low grade is always better than high grade, non invasive (stage 0 or 1) is certainly better than stage 2(muscle invasive) or higher (3 or 4). BCG as immunotherapy works for the majority hyping up the immune system. The good news is for most that will be the end of our bladder cancer problems. I have been free almost 12 years, so there is a lot of hope. While it is not a cakewalk BCG is doable and certainly better than systemic chemo that most cancers are used in treatments. Feel free to explore further on the web site for more explanations on staging, treatment etc. Keep posting if you have more questions.

Check yes to most of your side effects along with I did not have swelling in the feet nor loss of appetite.. They will subside, some faster than others. It does sound like you are close to either cut back the strength or stretch them out later. NOTHING says you MUST finish any program as everyone reacts differently. Keep in mind this is all easier than systemic chemo.