Bladder Cancer

Does BCG work after a small tumor returns?

Hi, I have just finished my first 6 weeks of BCG for high grade NMIBC and had my first follow up cystoscopy! Unfortunately there was a 2-3 millimeter tumor present! My doctor says this is a sign that my BCG may be a failure! She said we could try a second round to make sure it absolutely isn’t working because my body may need a bit more to kick start it! Has anyone out there had this happen and had a second 6 dose treatment that worked?? I am being offered trials but am not interested in those unless I exhaust all proven options first!!!

How do I thank my cancer support community?

Hello thanks for your love and support towards me

What are the new radiation therapy guidelines for bladder cancer?

There are new guidelines on radiation therapy and its use in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Here's what those changes mean for patients. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/just-diagnosed-with-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/new-bladder-cancer-guideline-highlights-bladder-preserving-treatment-options/

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New bladder cancer guideline highlights bladder-preserving treatment options

There are new guidelines on radiation therapy and its use in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Here's what those changes mean for patients.

How do I find a bladder cancer support group?

Struggling to find bladder cancer support? Learn how to choose a group that understands your specific diagnosis, treatment path, and long-term recovery needs. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/just-diagnosed-with-bladder-cancer/finding-a-bladder-cancer-support-group-that-fits-your-diagnosis/

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Finding a bladder cancer support group that fits your diagnosis

Struggling to find bladder cancer support? Learn how to choose a group that understands your specific diagnosis, treatment path, and long-term recovery needs.

Can I handle another surgery so soon after heart surgery?

I’m going in for my 2nd Turbt, this is just 8 weeks from major heart surgery I had. This 2nd tumor, small Dr says), was found over 2 months ago. Now…. What will he find during the Turbt surgery will be, interesting to say the least. All these surgeries I’ve had this year are weighing my down heavily!!

Cystectomy or chemoradiation for bladder cancer?

Facing muscle-invasive bladder cancer? Learn the differences between cystectomy and chemoradiation to help you make an informed decision about your treatment. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/in-treatment-for-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/cystectomy-or-chemoradiation-making-the-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer-decision/

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Cystectomy or chemoradiation: Making the muscle-invasive bladder cancer decision

Facing muscle-invasive bladder cancer? Learn the differences between cystectomy and chemoradiation to help you make an informed decision about your treatment.

Is trimodality therapy an alternative to bladder removal?

Considering bladder preservation? Learn if you qualify for trimodality therapy (TMT) as an effective alternative to radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive cancer. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/in-treatment-for-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/trimodal-bladder-preservation-who-qualifies-to-keep-their-bladder/

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Trimodal bladder preservation: who qualifies to keep their bladder

Considering bladder preservation? Learn if you qualify for trimodality therapy (TMT) as an effective alternative to radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive cancer.

How can bladder preservation and genomic profiling reduce MIBC recurrence risk?

Explore the safety net strategy for bladder preservation in MIBC. Learn how personalized medicine and genomic profiling help manage recurrence risk effectively. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/progression-recurrence-for-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/bladder-preservation-after-mibc-a-new-approach-to-recurrence-risk/

How Do I Choose Between Bladder Surgery and Preservation?

Facing an MIBC diagnosis? Learn why personalized data is essential for comparing radical cystectomy vs. bladder preservation and choosing the best treatment path. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/in-treatment-for-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/your-mibc-action-plan-and-the-importance-of-personalized-data/

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Your MIBC action plan and the importance of personalized data

Facing an MIBC diagnosis? Learn why personalized data is essential for comparing radical cystectomy vs. bladder preservation and choosing the best treatment path.

Radical cystectomy or bladder preservation for bladder cancer?

Navigating muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment? Explore the pros and cons of radical cystectomy versus bladder preservation to make an informed decision. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/in-treatment-for-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/bladder-removal-or-preservation-for-the-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/

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Bladder removal or preservation for the muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

Navigating muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment? Explore the pros and cons of radical cystectomy versus bladder preservation to make an informed decision.