Scarring tissue on flexible cystoscopy following TURB surgey and 6 sessions of BCG for high grade bladder cancer

Had a flexible cystoscopy a couple of weeks ago after BCG number 9 and saw the scarring from the 3 tumours removed in June last year as well as an inflamed area from a rigid cystoscopy in November where they took a biopsy sample (thankfully clear). I thought this would have just been scarring this long after, but team said it was OK.

Hi Donnatel and a warm welcome to this friendly and informative group. The red scarring and red patches are very common after a TURBT are very common and a regular topic on here . In most case it is just the after effects of treatment and not usually a cause for concern. The usually follow up is a further flexi scope check to make sure all is well after the BCG. Lots of experience here so feel free to ask any questions or just talk. I hope all goes well. Best wishes.

Hi Donnatel,I used to get scarring before cancer from the removal of ulcers and red patches.I hope you find the group useful.Best wishes Jane 

Thank you so much  for warm wellcome and for reassuring reply.

Best wishes to All.

Hi Donnatel, BCG causes lots of inflammation (that is its job) and the TURBT removal of cancers leave scarring. Neither is to worry about they are just evidence of the treatment. I had 27 doses of BCG over 3 and a half years and now 3 more years after the treatment was completed (and all clear...hooray!) there are still signs of scarring and even inflammation when I have my flexi-cystoscopies. Better than cancer I always think. I'm guessing your husband now has 3 months off till further BCG? Sounds like his flexi showed he was cancer free? Hoping you can both take a deep breath and enjoy the holiday from treatment.  Hx