Question 1

i failed interferon treatment and bcg treatment for bladder cancer. is surgery the only option left?

Accepted Answer

Probably best option: If you have failed tretament with BCG and interferon, some patients may reposnd to treatment with valstar (valrubicin).  However, depending on the specifics of your bladder cancer, cystectomy and urinary diversion may be your best option.  You should discuss this with your urologist.

Question 2

please explain bcg bladder cancer treatment.?

Accepted Answer

Localized immune rea: Ction.  If a person is immunized with BCG (a modified tuberculosis organism) re-exposure to BCG induces a local cellular immune response.  If BCG is instilled into the bladder of person with bladder cancer, after prior sensitization to bcg, the local cellular immune response may destroy tumor cells.

Question 3

is bcg bladder cancer treatment effective or not?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bcg is intended for use of "superficial" bladder cancer, ie, cancer that has not invaded into the muscle of the bladder (carcinoma in situ, ta or t1 stages). It has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of recurrence and progression vs. No treatment. There is some evidence that BCG may only delay progression--given enough time many people with high risk disease may eventually progress.

Question 4

is it normal to have frequent urination six weeks after bcg bladder cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

Frequency: I would let the provider who is providing your care for the cancer treatment know about your 
symptoms.

Question 5

will treatment with bcg for bladder cancer cause possible complications to a recent aortic tissue valve replacement?

Accepted Answer

It should not: Bcg is a vaccine that used to treat superficial bladder cancer. I don't think it would give you any significant  complication with your recent aortic tissue valve replacement.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1980 and one treatment with bcg 1990, since then one tumor and haven't had tumor since 2000. do i need a cysto ?

Accepted Answer

I'd do it: The altered urothelium in which bladder cancer arises is never really returned to normal. I'm glad you've gotten good results so far.

Question 7

is it advicable to have buttermilk or coconut water in bladder cancer in bcg treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Neither one has any benefit but they also do no harm.

Question 8

bcg treatment to reduce recurrence rate for bladder cancer.i have 2 nd bladder tumor after  5 year of the first.this mean the bcg work or not?

Accepted Answer

Yes it works: in selective oatients ,   Intra bladder installation of BCG is very effective in 70% of time for non invasive bladder cancers . Speak to your doctor if you are a candidate or not .

Question 9

my mom 68 is diagnosed with bladder cancer t1 grade 2-3. theyre suggesting a second turbt 3 weeks after the first and bcg treatment will start later.how serious is her case? will she be ok ?

Accepted Answer

Not very serious: This is early stage of bladder Cancer which is superficial(not going into the muscle layer).
After the bulk of the tumor is removed with TURBT, BCG treatments are instilled into the bladder cavity once week. This is a form of immunotherapy which can control early bladder cancer in most cases. She will need periodic monitoring to follow the tumor and see how she is doing over the next several years

Question 10

i had t1 bladder cancer and i had bcg a treatment. cani have schingles vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Ask your doctor, of course, since your particular circumstance may differ...but intravesicular (in the bladder) BCG treatment for superficial bladder cancer does not make shingles vaccine dangerous or ineffective.  Your age and medical history put you at enough risk of shingles that a vaccination is beneficial.

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Is bcg bladder cancer treatment effective or not?

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Is it normal to have frequent urination six weeks after bcg bladder cancer treatment?

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Will treatment with bcg for bladder cancer cause possible complications to a recent aortic tissue valve replacement?

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I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1980 and one treatment with bcg 1990, since then one tumor and haven't had tumor since 2000. do i need a cysto ?

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Is it advicable to have buttermilk or coconut water in bladder cancer in bcg treatment?

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Bcg treatment to reduce recurrence rate for bladder cancer.i have 2 nd bladder tumor after 5 year of the first.this mean the bcg work or not?

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My mom 68 is diagnosed with bladder cancer t1 grade 2-3. theyre suggesting a second turbt 3 weeks after the first and bcg treatment will start later.how serious is her case? will she be ok ?

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I had t1 bladder cancer and i had bcg a treatment. cani have schingles vaccine?

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