BCG Treatment Journey

Wow, what a scare! So glad it turned out to be benign. Hopefully you won't have any complications down the road from the prostatitis. Good luck at your next cystoscopy, let us know how it goes!
--Tacy

So just before my last Cystoscopy, I had my PSA checked and it was 6.5.  Since then, I have had an MRI showing a large mass on my prostate. and the findings indicated a PIRADS 5 High risk for aggressive cancer.    I had a biopsy done on June 14 and just got the results on June 20.  The results showed all benign for cancer, so no cancer in my prostate!  Honestly, I thought I was a goner.  What they did find was "granulomatous prostatitis" on the right side of my prostate.  It made it look like a tumor.  My doc thinks it may be caused by the BCG treatments.  Somehow BCG got into my prostate and caused the inflammation or scarring.  It's not causing any adverse symptons right now, so basically I am going to continue with the Bladder Cancer treatment schedule.  I am scheduled for a cystoscopy on July 24.  Wish me luck!  Keep the faith! 
Hank

I hope this TURBT gets it all.  Let us know how the gemcetibine/Docetaxeltal treatments go!  Keep the faith!  Hank

Sounds like things are going to plan so far.  I hope things stay smooth for you.  Keep the faith!
Hank

Hang in there rheako.  Keep us up to date on all your stuff, how it goes, in case we end up following your path.  I will be praying for success with your gem/doce.  Stay Strong, You Got This!  Eddie

Well I had my second TURBT on Monday. I suggested that since my tumor came back so quickly with the BCG txs, we should consider alternatives. My MD totally agreed and I'll start the gem/doce txs in 3 weeks. Will keep you posted. Going on vacation for a week in the meantime! Healing of a different kind...