In Sept 23 I was first diagnosed with G2 Low Grade pTa Bladder Cancer with a diverticakum. After a TURBT procedure I had a course of Chemotherapy x 6. This proved to be unsuccessful. In Sept 24 I was reviewed and diagnosed with G3 pTa High Grade Plus CIS. I have just completed a course of 6 BCG injections into the bladder. Im due to have a flexible cystoscopy in mid February. Depending on that I may have 3 more BCG injections and then biopsies.
A friend of mine had heard about Ivermectin which apparently may help to inhibit bladder cancer cell growth. I can't find out much about this medication apart it is used in veterinary circles and or parasites/worms in humans? Don't know anything else and wondered if you have heard of this and if so is it available in UK and NHS and in my circumstances.
I should also mention that in addition to my bladder cancer I have cirrhosis (NAFLD) of my liver and also have an ileostomy and am Diabetic Grade 2. If this available are you aware of how this might interact with my current conditions.
I will, mm of course, try and follow this up with the hospital on my next visit. Am just looking at any alternatives in case my current program does not work (although my team may have another plan up their sleeve).
Thank you