I am a seven year surviver of bladder cancer. I am currently on three weeks, every three month maintanence BCG. My cancer kept coming back. I have had two six week treatments (one six weeks treatment with interferon)that was the hardest one. I have had several three week treatments. I have been cancer free since July 2006. That was my last removal surgery of cancer. The maintanence BCG has kept my...
The catheritization procedure. One of the six scheduled treatments had to be postponed for a week due to extreme sensitivity and pain in the urethra. I find that taking pain medication prior to the installation of BCG, especially around the third or fourth week helps trmendously.
Shared reviews and ratings
Most Helpful
Most Recent
Highest Total Rating
High Satisfaction
Low Satisfaction
No data
Blossom | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Bladder
Overall rating 1.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
BCG caused sever pain and burning of the urethra and bladder. Doctor ceased treatment of BCG and I was unable to get any cancer treatment for six months it has been two years since the first installation and the pain in the urethra during a cystoscope is very intense. Doctors have tried other treatments currently I an use Thiotepa and haven't had pain or burning during the treatment. Mild reaction of nausea and being a little tired.
12
Report this post
RB | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Bladder
Overall rating 2.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
UPDATE: 6th treatment was hard to handle. Lots of blood and "stuff" I'm assuming was the bladder lining. Next treatments will be once a week for 3 weeks, every 3 months for 1 year. Hopefully those won't be as difficult. I'm still optimistic this is an effective treatment.
10
Report this post
RB | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/25/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Bladder
Overall rating 3.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Just had 4th initial treatment. Doc has had me skip 2, so far, because of sensitivity and bleeding. I've been bleeding again and having bladder spasms but no fever. I have total confidence in my doctor and he told me this can be expected. I'm told this is a very effective treatment and believe the symptoms from treatment to be better than the alternative.
7
1
Report this post
JJ | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/20/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Bladder
Overall rating 4.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I am a seven year surviver of bladder cancer. I am currently on three weeks, every three month maintanence BCG. My cancer kept coming back. I have had two six week treatments (one six weeks treatment with interferon)that was the hardest one. I have had several three week treatments. I have been cancer free since July 2006. That was my last removal surgery of cancer. The maintanence BCG has kept my cancer from coming back. When I was diagnoised the BCG wasn't on the web as a treatment, but two years later when I needed some kind of treatment it was there. I didn't like some of the other options out there. For me this option has worked.Read More Read Less
21
1
Report this post
gloria | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Bladder
Overall rating 3.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
My last treatment made me hurt in the bladder. I have not had this pain before. What should I do?
8
2
Report this post
Kirby1932 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Cancer of the Bladder
Overall rating 2.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
The catheritization procedure. One of the six scheduled treatments had to be postponed for a week due to extreme sensitivity and pain in the urethra. I find that taking pain medication prior to the installation of BCG, especially around the third or fourth week helps trmendously.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT USER-GENERATED CONTENT ON WEBMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions.