Dear Canadian1,
I believe I am at the same point in this BC process. I, too, went through two TURBT, six initial BCG infusions, followed by a cystoscopy which determined that I was cancer free, another three BCG infusions, and I am going to have another cystoscopy on Jan. 6th.
Congrats on your progress with this BC treatment process.
I am concerned about what I have been experiencing lately, and I am wondering if anyone had a similar experience. Below are the symptoms that I have been experiencing.
My urination frequency has increase (I urinate about 3-4 times a night), but the volume of each urination is about 4 oz/urination. If you add up the total volume, I suspect it would equal my normal amount of urination.
I am used to higher volumes of urination, and I don't believe this change in urination is due to dehydration. I have urine test strips, which measures specific gravity, and my SG reading falls between 1.010 and 1.020 which is normal.
Below are additional symptoms:
1. Blood in the urine - My urine test strip indicates no blood in my urine.
2. Pain/burning sensation during urination - I do feel a slight tingle while urinating. Pain level is 1 or less (on a pain range of 1 to 10).
3. Weak urine flow - My urine flow is on the weak side, but I can push and increase urine flow.
4. Urgency to urinate - When I feel the need to urinate, it is urgent even though I only expel 4oz.
5. Increased urination frequency - My urine volume per urination is low and my urine frequency is around 3-4 times per night.
6. Pain in the lower back or pelvic area - I don't have this symptom.
7. Fatigue - I don't have this symptom.
8. Swelling in the feet - I don't have this symptom.
9. Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss - I don't have this symptom.
Has anyone experienced the above symptoms after your TURBTs and BCG infusions?
Is what I am experiencing side effects from the treatments or is it the BC becoming active again?