What options come after BCG fails for bladder cancer?
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5 days agoMy non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer has come back. I've been reading about options doctors may discuss: surveillance with regular cystoscopy checks, BCG or chemotherapy placed directly in the bladder, a clinical trial, or cystectomy, which is surgery to remove the bladder. I received BCG in mid-2023, and I'm curious how that may shape the options my care team discusses with me. I'd love to hear from others with a similar situation. - If your cancer returned after BCG, which options did your care team talk with you about? - What was it like going through the option you chose, and what do you wish you had known?
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5 days agoLooking for information on what comes after BCG for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is a helpful way to prepare for the conversation with a care team. Treatment options after BCG often depend on details like the timing of earlier treatment and the specifics of the cancer, so a urologist or oncologist can explain which choices may fit best. Writing down questions before appointments can also help. Other members of this Bladder Cancer community may share what their care teams discussed and what they learned along the way.
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