BCG Spreading to Lungs

16 years 11 months ago #5014 by wendy
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Hi,

I think your urologist sounds as if he isn't 100% sure of the correct way to proceed. The literature states without a doubt to immediately treat with anti-TB drugs if there's the slightest suspicion of TB infection. It's so important that the whole concept of treatment is pushed aside, as BCG infections can be fatal.

What's happening with things now?
Wishing you the best,
Wendy

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16 years 11 months ago #4990 by Rosemary

Rosemary
Age - 55
T1 G3 - Tumor free 2 yrs 3 months
Dx January 2006

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16 years 11 months ago #4989 by Rosemary
Replied by Rosemary on topic BCG Spreading to Lungs
Mikedc,

Wow!

I did find this on Dr Lamms' BCG Oncology Site. I don't know if it fits, but it sort of sounds like it.
Please keep us posted on the outcome of this and good luck. Glad to know that your Doc is on top of it.

Rosemary

Rosemary
Age - 55
T1 G3 - Tumor free 2 yrs 3 months
Dx January 2006

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16 years 11 months ago #4988 by mikedc
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Anyone have any experience with BCG spreading to the lungs. Chest X-rays show nodules in my lungs. My Infectious Disease Dr fears the TB virus has spread to lungs and been incapsulated in nodules. Still having 2-3 fevers daily since last BCG (#5), 19 days ago, tired, weak, chills and night sweats.

My Urologist fears treating these nodules as TB because the Drugs will probably destroy any positive the BCG has gained in the bladder. He says symptoms may last another week or two.

Will see Pulmonary Doc tomorrow. Suppose he can do some tests to confirm or deny TB in lungs--I hope.

What does one do? Who do you believe?

Thanks for your replies,

Mikedc

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