Hi. I am at UCD. I did look up Dr. Lamm's web site. My doctor previously declined to do maintenance after the 3 turb because I reported side effects with BCG. however, I was ok with that a year ago because he had put a hole in my bladder wall. I wanted to be sure that that was completely healed before any other instillations. However, there was nothing prescribed for side effects.
Now it is a year and I read the stats for recurrence (none for me so far), there appears to be a high recurrence before the third year out for grade 3.
a CAT and cystoscopy done in April was negative. Following cysto with bleeding that increased the third week out, with other symptoms. Bleeding has stopped. A cysto might disrupt a cis site causing bleeding. The site might be missed with the scope because its flat or in the urethra. A resident did the cysto with doctor present. Dr. not responding to my written card over two weeks ago when dr. out of town or to call yesterday afternoon.
thanks for your input.