Hi I have bladder cancer and am undergoing a serious of BCG installations, I feel so drained for several days after, suffer with diarrhoea, feel sick and ache like crazy this is my fourth set of three and each time I feel worst is anyone else experiencing these reactions.
Hi and welcome to the community, although sorry to hear you are not having a good time with your BCG treatment. I have not experienced BCG myself, but know that your side effects are quite common. You need to make sure your nurses are aware of how you are feeling. I am sure others here will be along to share their experiences and to offer advice. Best wishes.
Mr W has approx 36 hours hours of feeling unwell but it's mainly headache and discomfort peeing Symptoms do seem harsher as treatments progress We tend to think that's it's his body fighting back and the bcg doing its job However it's not easy
I think a chat with your nurse may help
Hang on in there
Sending love and best wishes
Wilbert
I've had 18 doses, with varying side effects and none. Mine are generally headaches, sometimes flu-like. Drink lots of fluids and paracetamol seems to help. Wishing you better. x
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