Hello everyone,
This is my first time on chat but have been reading all of the chats and you are all so helpful and supportive to each other.
My husband has been diagnosed with PT1 Grade 3 cancer and has already had TURBT and the tumours removes with a dose of chemo directly into the bladder.
He is due to have another biopsy in a couple of weeks but I am baffled to as why the doctors have not yet started the BCG treatment if they know what the grade etc is. They did say that there was no point in putting any more chemo into the bladder as it would not work.
Has anyone else had similar?
Thank you
Hello and welcome to the group. Your husband's treatment sounds fairly standard and in line with guidelines. The follow up TURBT is usually just a mopping up procedure to give them a look at how things have gone and to clear up any residue they may have missed. The follow up is usually a lot less severe than the first.The bladder then needs to heal for several weeks before BCG treatment can begin. The BCG is designed mainly to try and prevent any recurrences. Best wishes.
