Hi Ray,
I have had three recurrences of low-grade tumors; and now have had 18 BCG treatments; 2.5 years cancer free, and am hoping my April 30th cystoscopy will also be clear. I HATE BCG more and more with each one; I am down to a 50% dose, and still experience 6-8 hours of blood and spasms that make me cry... and upset my dog when I'm crying in the loo... However, when I think of what others go through for cancer treatments, I'm grateful for the brevity and few side effects of the BCG protocol. I think it's the knowledge that this just keeps going ON and ON - if we grow one more little tumor, we have to start all over again - that makes each treatment a little more depressing. Never thought I'd be on first name basis with a urologist, either. I guess being one of the only women in his waiting room full of prostate problems makes me unique... anyway, hang in there, keep a positive attitude (although feeling sorry for yourself on BCG days is permitted).. Cheers!
Lauren