BCG + Rash = ALL CLEAR!

10 years 9 months ago #44828 by DougG
Replied by DougG on topic BCG + Rash = ALL CLEAR!
Phillip,

Glad to hear your good news!

Congratulations,
Anita

Anita
Forum Moderator
Caregiver

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

10 years 9 months ago #44812 by itsamama
Replied by itsamama on topic BCG + Rash = ALL CLEAR!
Hooray! Good to hear.

DH (Dear Hubby)...
Diagnosed: March 2013
TURBT (non-invasive, aggressive), CIS: April 2013
BCG began: May 2013
Completed initial BCG: July 2013

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

10 years 9 months ago #44804 by sara.anne
Replied by sara.anne on topic BCG + Rash = ALL CLEAR!
That is WONDERFUL news!!!

Sara Anne

Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
Forum Moderator

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #44803 by Phillip
BCG + Rash = ALL CLEAR! was created by Phillip
t-cells Kick Cancer's Butt

I just had a Cysto earlier today – and finally got an All Clear. Whew!

I have been on a 3 month schedule since Nov 2011 and every cysto, except one, has shown a recurrence – either actual or potential. I also had a CT scan of the upper renal system on Tuesday, and thankfully that was ok.

The reason for the good news? Perhaps it is because my immune system is still in high gear, even after BCG maintenance round #2 was stopped in March because of a severe allergic reaction, including rash/hives. I still have bouts with the itchies and every little scratch evokes an inflammatory response. My new Uro believes that these are all positive signs and that the BCG is still working. Yeah!!!

Phillip

DX: Ta Nov 2011. Age 62
Four TURBTs - Two recurrences.
BCG maintenance #2. Stopped Mar 2013

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Cynthiaeddieksara.anne