BCG round 6 stopped

Also to add he has had this Urine Culture test and that hasn't shown anything (UTI etc)

Hello anon, I am sorry the patient is having problems during his BCG course. I had similar but probably not as severe.My six week BCG instillation course took nearly three months because of infections. They stop the BCG course if there is a urine infection because there is a danger of  more infection and sepsis. Once the infection is controlled then his BCG will continue. Frequent urination is par for the course during BCG treatment. I finished my BCG  treatment and had a rigid cystoscopy six weeks later to assess the results. Waiting to see my consultant shortly. I am still wanting to urinate often but it is abating. I am a 73 year old male. I am sure once the patients infection is controlled and  his BCG course finished he will be offered rigid a cystoscopy to assess the cancer and discuss any further treatment. I do hope all goes well. I am sure things will look brighter in a couple of weeks. Has the patient got a Macmillan nurse or Urology nurse he can contact? They are a great source of knowledge and reassurance. Garviv

Thank you so much Garviv! I think the doctors have said to him that he is clear of Infection but he will check again. 

Hi. I have recently finished my induction course of 6 BCG. instillations 1-4 were OK but No.5 knocked me out for 3-4 days. High leucocytes and blood in urine, but no infection when I turned up for number 6, which was given on time and no side effects. Just had rigid cystoscopy to check on whether the BCG worked .. results in a couple of weeks time. and all fingers crossed.  Frequent urination appears to be common, with occasional accident. 

Thanks Tortoise - good luck! please keep us posted with the results. 

HelloTortoise, just had my biopsy results today following 6 BCG instillations- All Clear albeit I have have to have 3 more maintenance BCG’s. I hope you also have good news. Garviv 

Hi Garviv 1, brilliant news! Onwards and upwards H xx

Great news relief I am sure. 

Hi Garviv, wonderful news, 

much love to you Angela xx