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  • DougG

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    June 3, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Dgarlick,

    When I was getting BCG treatments, I had them as late in the day on Fridays as I could. Then I would have the weekend to feel better for work on Monday.

    Doug

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  • Dgarlick

    Member
    June 2, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Hi Joey Patrica and Bambi!!
    I am new to the forum, had a TUR last Thursday and start BCG (series of 6 June 6th). Two low-grade non-invasive tumors removed and am so apprehensive about the BCG treatments, that they will cause me to not be able to work up to par. Would appreciate all your input!!! Thanks….dgarlick

    dgarlick

  • Dgarlick

    Member
    June 2, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Hi!!
    I am new to forum, had a TUR last Thursday, start BCG treatments (series of 6 – June 13th). So apprehensive that I will not be able to work up to par on the job. Any encouragement and suggestions would be wonderful. Had two, low-grade non-invasive tumors, found after a horrible UTI.
    dgarlick

    dgarlick

  • joey

    Member
    June 2, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Bambi, I have had 21 treatments so far over 3 years and I have had the majority of the side effects including, rash, fever, chills, aches, frequency, burning, nauseau and fatigue. The first 6 I had very little symptoms but my bladder looked like a war zone from the BCG and numerous biopsies. I have not had a recurrence since 04/08 (my first follow up) and if my cytology is clear next week I will start treatments 22-24. My cysto exam today showed that my bladder looked real good. My symptoms last about 2 days with the frequency and burning lessening after 24 hours. Sometimes when I have my three successive treatments, maybe the first has the most effect, the second less and then the third more. There has been no rhyme or reason other than I have at least some side effects all the time. It must be working and hopefully after next week my luck will continue.

    Joey

  • Guest
    June 2, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Its a little different with everyone Bambi but don’t hesitate to call the doctor as there are things to make him more comfortable…just watch out for the symptoms of something that is not normal. This is about the best paper on BCG i’ve ever found.
    http://www.rxlist.com/theracys-drug.htm
    pat

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