Analyzing Results Of BCG

Cynthia,
I have a meeting scheduled with my Uro after my 6th bcg this Wednesday. I want to ask him what he envisions as the next steps depending on my check in 6 weeks. I do hope that the bcg has arrested the Cis and I go on a maintenance program, but I know that it is also possible that I will have to undergo a turb and another 6 BCG treatments. If the bcg doesn't arrest it is it likely that the next series will? How many series can you have before they change protocol. I did get this early, and it was deemed non invasive, and started bcg right away. This is my first journey, and there is so much uncertainty.

Sara.Anne if you were me would you consult with your Uro around the time of my 6th CBG as to his strategy as to maintenance or follow up treatments after the checkup.

Thank you again Sara.Anne. My Bro told me that there was a 80/20 cure rate for this, but it drives you crazy not knowing what the progression might be. I jumped right on this when my symptoms appeared, and my URO got me on BCG right away. Things are constantly running through your thoughts, because of the unpredictability of bladder cancer, and my fear is having it spread, although Have had so many people including yourself cite the successes with BCG. If a second series of BCG or a maintenance series is my follow up, will the frequency of BCG change the side effects, so far I have not experienced any. I want you to know how valuable this Forum is to actually exchange info with people who share the same concerns. Do you ever allow people to converse with you off line, for you are certainly knowledgeable? Thanks again for your insight.