BCG treatment for IBD patients

Rob 2025 1 month ago

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Just a quick query. Wondered if anyone had any information on patients that have Ulcerative Colitis and also given BCG to treat bladder cancer. I have UC and also bladder cancer (recently diagnosed) which they are going to treat with BCG. My UC is in remission and I'm on a maintenance dose of Sulphsalazin.

I undestand that BCG kicks in the immune system and that UC is a disease of the immune system so I was expecting some trouble along the way. My Gastro specialist has asked to see me on 30th of April and I believe that will be after my first BCG dose.

Any advice orinfo will be gratefully received.

Thanks

Rob

Jackmyboy 1 month ago

I have Crohn’s disease and inject fortnightly my immune system is affected.I was diagnosed with CSI bladder cancer in June 24.I went through a lot with the hospital and basically urology and IBD wanted me to continue with injections and BCG then I got a second opinion and it confirmed i cant have BCG as i may contract TB.I am now under a different trust and having a combination of two chemos which i understand is the firsr time in the UK. I urge you check with the oncologist before you start treatment

Good Luck

Rob 2025 1 month ago in reply to Jackmyboy

Hi Jackmyboy

Thanks for your input. My meds are my maintence dose and only tackle inflamation and currently I'm in full remission. However, I am going to check before I take the BCG. Pretty sure my Gastro guy is wanting to discuss the same with me.

I've also had my TB inoculation way back when I was a kid.

Certainly checking beforehand.

Thanks

Rob

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