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REOCCURANCE AND BCG THERAPY
I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2014. I have had so many cystos and biopsys and TURBTs that it is second nature to me. I have non invasive tumors that have recently become more aggressive in their growth. Seems like every 3 months when I go for a cysto I have a tumor or a spot that is forming a tumor. My last appt. was last week, and my Dr. said I have two small spots that look like the start of a tumor. I told him I would rather wait till March and see what develops because my insurance is not that great and I am still paying for last surgery. He said that after my next surgery he is recommending 6 weeks of BCG and then once a month for TWO years. I had it in 2014 for 6 weeks for not for 2 years!! I am worried what it will do to my bladder. I already haves issues with controlling my bladder. I am afraid of having to have my bladder removed, I am afraid of it spreading, I am afraid period. It is hard for me to talk to family and friends because all they say is, “You got this!”….I DON’T have this and I am scared. I am 53, the youngest patient with bladder cancer at my dr. I just needed to vent. Anyone that has done the BCG for a long period of time, please let me know your thoughts on it–thanks in advance!!
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