Just finished BCG 6 week induction

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Hi everyone. 
so just finished 6 weeks of BCG. If I can help anyone or share their worries please let me know. I’ve struggled since diagnosis of bladder cancer and found this experience really hard. The world is just more uncertain. And my happiness more elusive. In the early panic stricken days after seeing the tumour on the screen (wish I hadn’t ) the people on this forum helped me so much. So thank you all of you who text. It stopped me falling apart. I’m still sad and scared but I am beginning to realise this is my world now and I’m going to try to enjoy every minute I can. Heart

  • Hi Joyce,It’s good to hear you have got through 6 weeks of treatment.I hope that as time goes on you will feel less sad and scared.Best wishes Love Jane x

  • Thank you Jane Heart

  • Brilliant Joyce, you got the 6 done, well done . Time for you to treat yourself to something indulgent , you deserve it.  This experience does change everything. How we look at life, our friends and family. I have found that I value so much more than i used to. I try not to take things for granted. I too get sad and still feel scared at times, but not like at the beginning. You enjoy yourself Joyce. Is it 6 weeks before your next 3 or is it 12 weeks , I cant remember . Enjoy the break and keep in touch 

    Much love Angela x

  • Aw thank you Angela for such a thoughtful reply. As I left the treatment today the nurse said “enjoy the summer “ and I thought that’s good advice. He said the next TURBTS would be in 2 or 3 months and depending on what they see then there will be a plan. Your words help. I will try to treat myself!! Thank you. I hope you are well xx

  • Hi Joyce,

    Great to hear you've got the induction out of the way. Hope you didn't have too many issues.

    The Maintenance BCGs are only three instillations.

    Sorry to hear you've been struggling, I think we all do and we have different ways of coping. It was definitely difficult at the beginning, but has got better for me, but sometimes have a blip.

    This forum also helped me and it's really good to hear that others are benefitting also.

    Take care.

    Trevor