Bladder cancer

H,

My understanding is that Mitcomycin is a chemotherapy drug and BCG is basically is a vaccine (TB).

Both are injected directly into the bladder via a catheter. I haven't had mitomycin, I've been put on the BCG course.

I think that BCG is administered for the higher grade BC diagnosis cases.

I hope my understanding is correct, but I'm sure more knowledgeable people will be along soon.

I hope your treatments go well.

Kindest Regards

Trevor 

Hi Forestranger . Mitomycin is a chemotherapy drug aimed at killing off the cancer cells. BCG is an immunotherapy treatment which triggers the immune system to fight the disease. Both are administered the same way directly in to the bladder. Mito is believed to have fewer side effect but it depends on the individual. There are pros and cons for either treatment. Best wishes.

Thank you for inputs 

Thanks 

I had 15 BCG up to August 22 then 6 mitomycin in July 23. I’m presently waiting for biopsy results to see progress 

Hi WallyB

Hope you're well. I hope you don't mind me asking, but why did you switch mitcomycin?  Is this something that is common.

Many thanks 

Thankyou I will let you know after the first treatment has taken place

I haven’t changed this is what was offered at my hospital as I am new to this I am waiting to see when I start , they did say it may take up to two weeks 

How did you find the  mitomcyin did you have any problems after?keen to know what I might be heading for as I know every body is different 

Good afternoon BFG.  After 15 BCG the results were less effective . The alternative of RC was not an option because of age and pre existing conditions. Mitomycin was offered so I did that.