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Urethroplasty Urethra Cancer
Hello,
April 2011 I had my right kidney, Ureter & a portion of my Bladder removed. TCC4 in the Ureter. Completed the two 6 week sessions of BCG treatments. Then did a follow up booster of BCG at which time “the only time” the person giving me the BCG HURT me!!!??? This never happened before—what was done different/wrong. My Dr. couldn’t/wouldn’t answer. I passed blood clots with sharp pain for 3 days. Followed through with 6 month check ups. June 27th, 2014 cancer cells were detected–in surgery–Kidney, Ureter, Bladder ALL clear, BUT found a TIS Tumor in the Urethra. A-symtomatic at this time. The Dr. wants to remove the Urethra past the testicles making it so I have to set to urinate P. And might have to remove my Penis as well. Question? Did the BCG stimulate the Urethra Tumor/TCC Cancer? -
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This is the most unique question I have heard on this site. I have never heard of this before and I am sorry if this is the only recourse. I would however, make sure I got a second opinion to be sure this is the only procedure that can be had.
I am so sorry that I didn’t respond sooner as I didn’t see anything unusual in your headline. It almost lead me to believe that you had things under control. I can see that this is an very unusual thing.
please consult another Dr. To make Sure that this is the only solution.
And Good luck
George
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Light a man ON fire and he’s warm forever.08/08/08…RC neo bladder
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Thank you Sara,
August 19th: I’ve desided to go through with the operation.
Boy, you have a complicated situation!!
The BCG is curative…it would not have caused the tumor in the urethra. This is the same type of cancer that you have had elsewhere, and probably from the same source.
Very best wishes to you
Sara Anne
Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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